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What Causes Frequent Urination After Removal Of Foley Catheter?

hello, my husband had a foley removed today after being in for 7wks. He had the botox on the bladder for overactive bladder. Since the removal of the foley he feel like he has to pee about every 5-10 mins. Is this normal for him to feel like this. He has no pain just urgerency. Thanks for your help.
Tue, 8 Dec 2015
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Hi,
I understand your concern.
Foley's catheter is likely to cause irritation of urethra which leads to frequent desire to urinate after removal.
Ascending infection in urinary bladder , secondary to ill hygiene/ mismanagement of foley's can lead to cystitis & frequent / burning & painful urination.
*Fortunately your husband does not show signs of infection.. it seems to be just irritation .
- follow fluid schedule as per doctor's advise. including fresh fruit juices
- Avoid caffeine / alcohol .
- Keep good personal hygiene , avoid unprotected sex
* with this plain irritation would be controlled in few days time. If not so-
- Get urine routine & microscopic test done to exclude urine infection / urinary stones If needful get urine culture & sensitivity test done & start with specific antibiotic with your surgeon's advise.
Thanks.
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What Causes Frequent Urination After Removal Of Foley Catheter?

Hi, I understand your concern. Foley s catheter is likely to cause irritation of urethra which leads to frequent desire to urinate after removal. Ascending infection in urinary bladder , secondary to ill hygiene/ mismanagement of foley s can lead to cystitis & frequent / burning & painful urination. *Fortunately your husband does not show signs of infection.. it seems to be just irritation . - follow fluid schedule as per doctor s advise. including fresh fruit juices - Avoid caffeine / alcohol . - Keep good personal hygiene , avoid unprotected sex * with this plain irritation would be controlled in few days time. If not so- - Get urine routine & microscopic test done to exclude urine infection / urinary stones If needful get urine culture & sensitivity test done & start with specific antibiotic with your surgeon s advise. Thanks.