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Constant utis since self catherisation

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a25907
a25907

Hi

My hubbie has been diagnosed with urinary retention - reason unknown but assumed to be neurological given other bladder tests. He is 45 years old

He has been told to self  Catherize which he has been doing for about a month now - apart from first 4 days he has had a Uti . Pattern is as soon as he finishes the antibiotic the infection returns.

He is catherizing 4 tines a day with output of less than 400ml , taking d mannoise and doing all the hygienic protocols

Is this normal ? For the beginning or is he facing a lifetime of infections ?

The consultant is useless when it comes to practical help - seems too busy to talk to us properly about what to expect and even then he’s vague on his email re

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    a25907

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    Thanks Again to everyone who replied.  We are waiting on culture results to see what’s going on.  And we are in the process of Finding another consultant who will answer our calls !!! Or even emails

    It’s encouraging to hear that it doesn’t have to be Uti after Uti /- fingers crossed we will get there soon 

  • Barnie
    Barnie a25907

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    Should be voiding 5/6 times a day.   Retention only helps to multiply  bacteria, also drink more water. I am 9 years in and dont find it a problem, but must drink more fluids. Only two infections in 9 years.
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