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Is Bleeding While Urination After Catheterization A Cause For Concern?

I have a friend visiting me and before he left he had a catheter put in to help urinate. He has a bag. When he first arrived three days ago he was bleeding when urinating then it stopped. Now this morning he started bleeding again and he is worried. He wondered if he should go to the emergency room. He called his doctor who told him as long as he doen t have a blockage and his flow is good not to go to the emergency room. What do you think.
posted on Mon, 18 Jan 2016
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Hi,

This is normal and may persist for several days. If however there is associated pain or it persist for long time then it can be caused by urinary infection or urinary stones so you should do urine analysis, urinoculture and kidneys ultrasound to rule these out. Also, vesicoureteral reflux may be possible cause which is anomaly of bladder but can be easily treated.

You should drink raspberry tea and plenty of water till you do tests. Also, avoid sexual intercourse and have keep good hygiene. You should reduce salt in your diet as well. In most cases this is self limiting but sometimes antibiotics are required.

I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time. Wish you a good health.

Kindly regards,
Ivan R. Rommstein
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Is Bleeding While Urination After Catheterization A Cause For Concern?

Hi, This is normal and may persist for several days. If however there is associated pain or it persist for long time then it can be caused by urinary infection or urinary stones so you should do urine analysis, urinoculture and kidneys ultrasound to rule these out. Also, vesicoureteral reflux may be possible cause which is anomaly of bladder but can be easily treated. You should drink raspberry tea and plenty of water till you do tests. Also, avoid sexual intercourse and have keep good hygiene. You should reduce salt in your diet as well. In most cases this is self limiting but sometimes antibiotics are required. I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time. Wish you a good health. Kindly regards, Ivan R. Rommstein