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Can i force urine while having an urethral catheter? because i gotta poo and it forces out the urine as well when i poo?

Q: can i force urine while having an urethral catheter? because i gotta poo and it forces out the urine as well when i poo?

: It won't hurt you. Take care.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

It won't hurt you. Take care.

Answered 7/25/2023

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

When you poo the pressure inside the abdomen increases the pressure on the bladder and forces a little urine out around the catheter, it is normal. nothing to worry about

Answered 7/25/2023

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A member asked:

Can i force urine while having an urethral catheter? because i gotta poo and it forces out the urine as well when i poo?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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