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Hello, My Husband Has To Wear A Catheter 24 Hrs.To-day

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Posted on Wed, 10 Oct 2018
Question: Hello, my husband has to wear a catheter 24 hrs.To-day there was a lot of blood in it. He is having a procedure to-morrow to see if there is blockage,should he notify the dr. right away. His age is 78 and has lost a lot of weight.

Thank You, XXXXXXX
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Answered by Dr. Anders Mark Christensen (13 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
If he feels OK, wait till tomorrow

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX

If your husband feels OK, I.e. not dizzy, cold, sweaty, or pale, it is OK to wait. If not, see your doctor. Blood from a urinary catheter in itself is not dangerous.

Hope this helps.
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Hello, My Husband Has To Wear A Catheter 24 Hrs.To-day

Brief Answer: If he feels OK, wait till tomorrow Detailed Answer: Hi XXXXXXX If your husband feels OK, I.e. not dizzy, cold, sweaty, or pale, it is OK to wait. If not, see your doctor. Blood from a urinary catheter in itself is not dangerous. Hope this helps.