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What Does Burning Sensation Around A Foley Catheter Indicate?

My Grandfather is in a nursing home and the other day when I visited, he started to cry telling me the burning sensation form his foley cath was so painfull, he couldn t stand it. His urologist says there is nothing they can do beside putting a suprapubis catheter in. Is this the only way?
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Consume plenty of liquids . Cranberry sachet once daily in a glass of drinking water , organic citrus fruits , vitamin C supplements help a lot. Necessary antibiotics , urinary alkalisers , anti-inflammatory medications require prescription of your doctor (who may decide depending upon your evaluation with required blood and urine tests). Keep the genitals clean with antiseptic liquids , dry. Wear loose , clean , cotton inner wears . Avoid exposure to excess heat. Avoid smoking , alcohol if using . Keep blood sugar under control. Avoid sexual intercourse (if active) till recovery.

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What Does Burning Sensation Around A Foley Catheter Indicate?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Consume plenty of liquids . Cranberry sachet once daily in a glass of drinking water , organic citrus fruits , vitamin C supplements help a lot. Necessary antibiotics , urinary alkalisers , anti-inflammatory medications require prescription of your doctor (who may decide depending upon your evaluation with required blood and urine tests). Keep the genitals clean with antiseptic liquids , dry. Wear loose , clean , cotton inner wears . Avoid exposure to excess heat. Avoid smoking , alcohol if using . Keep blood sugar under control. Avoid sexual intercourse (if active) till recovery. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.