If you use a catheter there’s a good chance that you are vulnerable to urinary tract infections (UTIs). UTIs can be difficult to talk about to loved ones as well as your healthcare professional. Not only can UTIs be painful and disruptive, but their impact can also be difficult to explain. Sometimes it can feel like you are in a bubble.
If the bladder is not emptied completely, it can raise your risk of getting a UTI.
When catheterising, you may experience the urine flow stops. This can happen even though your bladder is not completely empty.
If urine is left in the bladder after catheterisation, bacteria in the urine and bladder may quickly multiply and could eventually cause a UTI.
Repositioning your catheter until the bladder is completely empty is important to help reduce your risk of UTIs.
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