2006-08-18 17:31:23 · 6 answers · asked by jaben b 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
If you are needing a catheter, i assume that you have had a specialist tell you so, when a person needs a catheter, the specialist looks as such things as the age of the person needing, the level of their need, the reason why, whether they are susceptable the uretha infections, the size of the persons uretha........there are other things also, i suggest you go back to your doctor or specialist and talk to them about it.
2006-08-18 17:50:18 · answer #1 · answered by Mintjulip 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A catheter is not the solution. You need exercises, surgical correction, etc...catheters are temporary, or for those who are unable to get out of bed to potty on their own. Cathethers can break down your tissue, cause infections, and other things if not used properly or cleaned or inserted properly. If you are ambulatory, this is not your answer.
2006-08-18 17:39:09 · answer #2 · answered by TexasSweetie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your speaking of a urinary catheter, generally they all work the same. But you have to consider latex allergies if you have one. As far as sizes....you'd have to consider your age and the size of your urethra. The smaller you can get away with helps with discomfort of insertion.
2006-08-18 17:38:20 · answer #3 · answered by yp_dee_colorado_springs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on how old and big you are to figure out how big of at catheter you need... The french catheter are pretty good.
2006-08-18 17:40:06 · answer #4 · answered by Guzzy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to consult your doctor first,my daughter uses a size 10 but she has a disibility.
2006-08-18 17:36:50 · answer #5 · answered by T.Mack 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
CALL THE DOCTOR!!!
2006-08-18 17:36:36 · answer #6 · answered by Emily E 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋