What is Self Catheterization?
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Intermittent self catheterization is the temporary placement of a catheter (tube) to remove urine from the body. This is done by placing the catheter through the urethra (the tube that leads from the bladder to the outside opening) to empty the bladder.
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How do members experience Self Catheterization?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bladder problems | 72 | 13 | |
| Urinary retention | 44 | 17 | |
| Multiple sclerosis | 5 | 0 | |
| Neurogenic bladder | 3 | 1 | |
| Frequent urination | 2 | 1 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Blood in urine (hematuria) | 4 | |
| Urinary tract infection | 3 | |
| Uncomfortable | 2 | |
| Pain | 1 | |
| Prostatitis | 1 | |
| Urethral discomfort | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 2 | |
| Moderate | 6 | |
| Mild | 11 | |
| None | 17 |
Member evaluations
tigger13039
evaluated on Jul 01, 2014
- Perceived effectiveness for bladder problems: Moderate
- Side effects: None
pc4069
evaluated on Jan 30, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for bladder problems: Major
- Side effects: Mild
Soggyfeet
evaluated on Sep 22, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for urinary retention: Moderate
- Side effects: None
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