Hi I recently had a cathetar in for a urine test and I was wondering how common it is to do that. Does anyone else think that is so uncomfortable? (Sorry for the spelling! )
2006-10-07 07:12:32 · 9 answers · asked by anomyous 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Catheters are usually used when the Health Care professional wants to collect a sterile Urine sample from inside the urinary bladder. It is common.
2006-10-07 07:16:49 · answer #1 · answered by Nani 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A catheter just to provide a urine sample is a bit unusual and your doctor should have explained the necessity of it before inserting the catheter. There may be occasion for it though if they are trying to get a sample directly from the bladder to compare with one that is produced without the catherter to isolate an infection.
And yes having a catheter is always a bit uncomfortable from two perspectives. One is the fact you are lying there with your genitals fully exposed to and being handled by the person(s) present when the insertion is being done. And even though they are medical professionals and have seen lots of penises, you would undoubtedly be embarassed given they don't see of handle yours very often. Second is the whole process is a little weird having the tube inserted into your urethra and bladder and being held there for the required time to complete whatever procedure they are doing. And after it is removed there can often be some burning sensation during a pee if they managed to nick the lining of the urethra. However, the effects (embarassment and physical discomfort) should both clear up in a day or three.
2006-10-07 14:21:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is the first I have heard of it but I am not surprised. This way people cannot get by with secretly bringing clean urine samples...yeah people can do some amazing things that would be tmi here...LOL Yep they are uncomfortable for sure (never had to do it but I have had a catheter when I was in the hospital one time...youch!) The only reason you are having to do it that way is because of all the people who try and beat the system...
PS Do not worry bout the spellin...as long as you get your point across that is all that matters...I know a lot of peeps get all irritated over spelling...no big deal to me.
2006-10-07 14:24:03 · answer #3 · answered by tigerlily_catmom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is done frequently, if the patient is unable to void or if a sterile catch (as opposed to a clean catch) is ordered by the doc.
There are other reasons, but I doubt that they apply to you.
There are bladder function tests done which require the patient to be catheterized while X-rays are done.
You ought to try wearing a 26French catheter for ten days.
It felt like a garden hose.
2006-10-07 14:24:06 · answer #4 · answered by GreenHornet 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes extremely uncomfortable. i recently had surgery my doctor by accident puncture my bladder i had to have the catheter for 3 days so the bladder could stay dry and heal faster.
but no, i never had a catheter for a urine sample, i pee in a small cup instead.
2006-10-07 14:17:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have given urine samples plenty of times before, and it has always been through urinating in a cup, never through a cathater. You may have needed one for other reasons though. Depending on what is wrong.
2006-10-08 19:18:21 · answer #6 · answered by lindalbnj 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is very unusual, unless they wanta a sample straight from the bladder, before it reachs the ureta.
2006-10-07 14:18:13 · answer #7 · answered by jimmyfish 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If they want a clean sample, it is NOT uncommon for them to use a catheter. and yes it is uncomfortable.
2006-10-07 14:25:41 · answer #8 · answered by desertrat 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
usually if they want a good sterile specimen they will cath you to get it--at least with the results you will be more intune as to what is wrong....
2006-10-07 18:32:06 · answer #9 · answered by lynn8953 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋