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A member asked:

Is blood coming out of the entry to your supra pubic catheter site ok. also hve sore back. the dressing is covered in blood when changed. ?

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Dr. Marius Frasie answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

SEE UROLOGIST: This should not happen unless s/p catheter was just palced.

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 5/16/2015

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Shouldn't happen: You should check with your physician; you may have an abrasion, ulcer, or granuloma of the ostomy or even a bladder infection.

Dr Frasie and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/16/2015

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