Welcome to our health education library. The information shared below is provided to you as an educational and informational source only and is not intended to replace a medical examination or consultation, or medical advice given to you by a physician or medical professional.
If you have difficulty emptying your bladder naturally, or your bladder does not empty completely, self-catheterization may be an option for you. Self-catheterization education will be provided by our skilled nursing team. In the event you need further education, please contact our office.
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Helpful Hint: You may meet with some resistance when you pass the catheter through the prostate area. Continue firm, steady pressure and bear down like you are trying to urinate on your own. This helps relax the bladder neck muscle and allows for easier passage of the catheter. If you are unable to pass the catheter, please stop and call us.
Sometimes you may see a small amount of blood with catheterization due to irritation. However, if you start seeing a large amount of blood, develop a fever, chills, burning/pain in the bladder or urethra please contact the office and speak to a nurse.
If you have difficulty emptying your bladder naturally, or your bladder does not empty completely, self-catheterization may be an option for you. Self-catheterization education will be provided by our skilled nursing team. In the event you need further education, please contact our office.
SUPPLIES
PROCEDURE
Sometimes you may see a small amount of blood with catheterization due to irritation. However, if you start seeing a large amount of blood, develop a fever, chills, burning/pain in the bladder or urethra please contact the office and speak to a nurse.
Blood in your urine is a condition known as hematuria. Most of the time, the cause of hematuria is not serious. However, blood in the urine should never be ignored. Your provider can evaluate you to identify the cause of the bleeding and treat it, if necessary.
Two Types of Hematuria
Both gross and microscopic hematuria can have the same causes, and neither one is necessarily more serious than the other. Along with either type, you may notice other symptoms, such as pain, pressure, or burning when you urinate, abdominal pain, or back pain. Or, you may not notice any other symptoms. No matter how much blood is found, the cause of the bleeding needs to be identified.
Finding the Cause of Hematuria
A urine sample will be collected at your first visit. Following your exam, your provider will determine which additional tests will best identify the cause of your hematuria. Some common tests are listed below.
Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a chronic and painful condition of the bladder. People awith IC have a bladder that is easily irritated, leading to uncomfortable symptoms. Although IC currently has no cure, the symptoms can be managed to help you feel better and live more comfortably.
Symptoms of IC
Lifestyle Changes that may help to improve symptoms.
Many different types of treatments are available to help manage IC symptoms and relieve pain. Some may work well for one person and not for another, so several types of treatment may be tried before you and your doctor determine the plan that’s best for you.
Avoiding Certain Foods
Retraining Your Bladder
Managing Stress
Oral Medications
Your provider may advise you to take one or more of the medications below.
Treatment Options
Bladder Instillation
Bladder Hydrodistention
Physical Therapy
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
A urinary tract infection refers to an infection located in the urinary tract including the kidneys, bladder, or urethra. This can cause uncomfortable symptoms that if not treated may lead to worsening infection, and may require hospitalization.
Symptoms of UTI
How UTIs Occur
Types of UTIs
There are different kinds of urinary tract infections (UTIs). Knowing which kind of infection you have may help you to prevent future UTIs.
Bacterial Cystitis
Urethritis
Pyelonephritis
Asymptomatic Bacteriuria
Finding the Cause of UTIs
A urine sample will be collected at your first visit. Following your exam, your doctor will determine which additional tests will best identify the cause of your hematuria. Some common tests are listed below.
Overactive Bladder (OAB) is the feeling that you need to empty your bladder even when it’s not full. You feel the need to urinate quickly, right now, and can’t control or ignore the feeling.
OAB affects millions of people. It is not a normal part of aging. Approximately 30% of older men, and 40% of older women struggle with OAB symptoms. Often people are embarrassed to talk about OAB symptoms, or don’t know that there are treatments available.
Symptoms of OAB
Lifestyle Changes
Treatment Options
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