History Of Spinal Surgery. Need Catheter. How Dangerous Is It To Kidneys?
Hi I was on a few minutres to ask a question but discovered \\\\\\\\\\\i needed a credit card and do not own one since \i retired. Mu partner has 3 spinal surgeries in 6 weels because hen5/6 cervical vertabra. first 2 didn't take but it was a month before they realized and meanwhile his let and arm/hand got worst. had no therapy until 3 weeks ago and then only on leg nothing to strengthen the hand. howeverm=, today they sprung it on us that he should have a cathator but in because his bladder does not emptu enouth and he would have to wear a bag. It that a product of the ssame problem and if he does not have any discomfort or pain is there a need to have something so perminent. How dangersous is it to the kidneys.. he is only 66 and I am 67 and we r getting married in a few weeks and wel.... They nwant to put it in immediately and I feelome more info is needed Can u help
Hi and thank you so much for this question. I am so sorry about what your husband has been going through. Extend my best wishes of quick recovery to him.
There is no risk of a urinary catheter to the kidneys. It actually helps protect the kidneys from damage as he has difficulties emptying the bladder all by himself. The only heightened monitoring would be about urinary tract infections which can be more common than usual. I will advice that you accept it as soon as possible knowing that the benefits are way better than the possible risks of infections.
I wish him a recovery. I wish you both a successful wedding and an excellent marriage life.
Dr. Ditah, MD.
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History Of Spinal Surgery. Need Catheter. How Dangerous Is It To Kidneys?
Hi and thank you so much for this question. I am so sorry about what your husband has been going through. Extend my best wishes of quick recovery to him. There is no risk of a urinary catheter to the kidneys. It actually helps protect the kidneys from damage as he has difficulties emptying the bladder all by himself. The only heightened monitoring would be about urinary tract infections which can be more common than usual. I will advice that you accept it as soon as possible knowing that the benefits are way better than the possible risks of infections. I wish him a recovery. I wish you both a successful wedding and an excellent marriage life. Dr. Ditah, MD.