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What Causes Blood In Urine While Using A Urinary Catheter?
My Dad age 78, stage 2 Parkinson, no bladder wears catheter, blood in urine, new catheter put in bigger hole, to help with blockage? My dad told doctor that he has been straining himself to defecate, Doctor told him to watch it for 1 day , if has not cleared up to go back to doctor. I am concerned, should I give it one more day?
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Sun, 26 Nov 2017
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Hello,
A patient with a catheter and blood in urine is the prime suspect of urinary tract infection, trauma from a catheter or else. An evaluation with lab test and ultrasonography is required herewith.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel
A patient with a catheter and blood in urine is the prime suspect of urinary tract infection, trauma from a catheter or else. An evaluation with lab test and ultrasonography is required herewith.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel
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