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What Causes Frequent Urination After An Urinary Catheter Removal?
Question: I was in the hospital for 3 days with a TIA.They kept a catheter in me until time to go home. Now,2 weeks later,I haven't been able to stay out of the bathroom.Sometimes I pee on myself before I get there....
Brief Answer:
need urine tests...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
From what I understand, you developed increased frequency and urgency two weeks after an urinary catheter removal. Sudden onset frequency and urgency is most likely from an infection. Cathetrization may or may not be related.
I would order for an urine routine tests and culture - sensitivity tests to understand the type of infection and preferred drug of treatment. Your local doctor will know about the tests.
In the interim, I suggest you drink plenty of fluids. Cranberry juice/pills will also help you. Try maintain good personal hygiene and avoid unprotected intercourse until you get better.
Do not be worried. Your problem can be dealt easily. Contact your nearest physician and begin investigation.
Hope this helps. Let me know if you need clarifications.
Regards
need urine tests...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
From what I understand, you developed increased frequency and urgency two weeks after an urinary catheter removal. Sudden onset frequency and urgency is most likely from an infection. Cathetrization may or may not be related.
I would order for an urine routine tests and culture - sensitivity tests to understand the type of infection and preferred drug of treatment. Your local doctor will know about the tests.
In the interim, I suggest you drink plenty of fluids. Cranberry juice/pills will also help you. Try maintain good personal hygiene and avoid unprotected intercourse until you get better.
Do not be worried. Your problem can be dealt easily. Contact your nearest physician and begin investigation.
Hope this helps. Let me know if you need clarifications.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I have an appt.with my Dr.on May 14.I'll bring it up with him then-will that be ok?
Brief Answer:
Immediate evaluation if you develop fever....
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I would insist for early evaluation if you develop fever or if the symptoms lasts for more than 5 days. Urinary tract infection can turn septic or spread into the kidneys in small set of patients; but usually the resolve.
You may try wait and watch approach as you increase fluid consumption and the cranberry pill. Maintain good hygiene and hope it improves.
You should call the doctors if symptoms don't improve or if you start fever with chills and shivering.
Hope this helps. Let me know if you need clarifications.
Regards
Immediate evaluation if you develop fever....
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I would insist for early evaluation if you develop fever or if the symptoms lasts for more than 5 days. Urinary tract infection can turn septic or spread into the kidneys in small set of patients; but usually the resolve.
You may try wait and watch approach as you increase fluid consumption and the cranberry pill. Maintain good hygiene and hope it improves.
You should call the doctors if symptoms don't improve or if you start fever with chills and shivering.
Hope this helps. Let me know if you need clarifications.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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