Blood after Cath

pol · 01-05-2011, 02:19 PM

Iv'e had this before but its been happening for 3+ days with slightly more blood. Anyone know if this should cause concern?

SCI-Nurse · 01-05-2011, 02:43 PM

Need to be checked for UTI first.
CWO

gjnl · 01-05-2011, 04:30 PM

How long have you been managing your bladder with clean intermittent catheterization (CIC)? Have you changed the type of catheter you are using? Are you using enough lubricant?
Sometimes catheters can create a false passage in the urethra which will bleed quite a bit. There are some other complications of CIC that can cause bleeding. If you have ruled out a urinary tract infection, and the profuse bleeding persists, you should see your urologist for a cystoscopy and possible a renal ultrasound with includes studies of the kidney, bladder, ureters and urethra.

All the best,
GJ

01-05-2011, 02:19 PM	#1
pol Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: los angeles ca. usa Posts: 48	Blood after Cath Iv'e had this before but its been happening for 3+ days with slightly more blood. Anyone know if this should cause concern?

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01-05-2011, 02:43 PM	#2
SCI-Nurse Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: USA Posts: 41,301	Need to be checked for UTI first. CWO

01-05-2011, 04:30 PM	#3
gjnl Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 5,037	How long have you been managing your bladder with clean intermittent catheterization (CIC)? Have you changed the type of catheter you are using? Are you using enough lubricant? Sometimes catheters can create a false passage in the urethra which will bleed quite a bit. There are some other complications of CIC that can cause bleeding. If you have ruled out a urinary tract infection, and the profuse bleeding persists, you should see your urologist for a cystoscopy and possible a renal ultrasound with includes studies of the kidney, bladder, ureters and urethra. All the best, GJ