Can urinary catheters caused damage to the urethra?

Answer 1

yes.
if the catheter is placed too roughly, it can tear the urethra and cause bleeding and also an opening for infection.

if the size of the catheter is too large, the urethra could possibly be ruptured. if too small, urine will leak around the catheter, and will need to be replaced with a larger size.

if the balloon that anchors the catheter in the bladder is not
fully into the bladder when inflated with saline or sterile water,
that can also rupture the urethra.

typically, when the catheter is advanced through the urethra and into the bladder, there is a flow of urine indicating
correct placement. the balloon is then inflated with the proper amount of fluid and pulled lightly to anchor it to the base of the bladder.

sterile technique is used when placing the catheter to help prevent an infection.

joe

Answer 2

Yes, by causing it to be irritated which is often how a urinary tract infection can occur if a kind of surgery was done where a catheter had to be used to measure urine output.

I would recommend seeing your doctor for further evaluation.

Answer 3

Yes! Avoid at all cost. They are not needed nearly as much as doctors and nurses say they are. It's for their convenience! Always question if they want to put one in you.

Answer 4

*Cloudy or foul smelling urin
* Chills and / or fever
* Leaking urine in between catheterization (if this is not usual for you)
* Not feeling well, tired, weak
* Pain / tenderness across lower back
* Increased muscle or bladder spasms (pain)
*Red or swollen urinary opening