Catheter Quick Tip - How long can you keep a catheter in?

It really depends on why you have a catheter as there are multiple reasons from surgery to disease to mental health reasons. that play a role in the length of time. This of course does not apply to intermittent catheters. From what I understand, and, in my case, every 30 days was when my urologist/nurses saw me get it changed to avoid infections and other possible complications.
Cheers, and wishing you great health. Tony
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Responses should be considered general in nature, and not specific to any one person; consequently, they are not to be construed as specific medical advice and do not create a doctor/patient relationship. For more specific advice unique to your particular situation, consult a local medical professional.

[bobcox]

Hello Tony. Thank you so much for the informative videos on living with a catheter in place. I am almost 70 and just had a catheter installed for the first time yesterday, 5/7/24. I have watched all of them and truly appreciate your willingness to address these concerns directly. Lots of good information on how to deal with the daily routines of living with a catheter. Emptying, cleaning, sleeping, etc. I am still dealing with the discomfort and psychological aspects of having this thing inside me. Thank you again for the information. I hope you are well!

[MrCyberife]

Wore one for 7 months, while waiting for the VA !
Changed out once, do to clogging !
No infection !

[MikeJones-rkun]

I'm at 3 months now and I wanted to change/ remove it myself as it is bothering me. I know how to remove it but I wanted to have an intermittent one in case I needed it. I can't get an appointment and it turns out I need a prescription to buy new ones. Doctors won't treat me and won't let me treat myself. I'll be forced to go to the ER.

[serenitybeats]

i use intermittent catheter. i want to know how many times i can used it in a day. and after how many days of usage we should replace the catheter to a new one.

[josedialogo]

Hi hello i m from philipine can i ask if after you use catheter how many day can you use another one ctheter the tube on your private part

[happycat]

Hospital here in Canada try to replace the catheter monthly but one can go as long as 3 months without the need for a catheter replacement!

[princevelkan]

Hi good afternoon sir. If a man aged 54 wear catheter for 3 months after booster Vaccine AEFI (3rd dose), even Dr. told to start work after 2 weeks of the 1st month, is it really safe? He's a motorcycle Patrol officer btw, working mostly riding bikes but sometimes driving 4x4 to monitor highway safety & maintenance quality.

[kennymartin]

Are we able to work with a Catherine cuz I work a very stressful job

[technicalofficer]

Hey have you tried infection control catheters

[ironjohn]

It's tickles you as it moves around inside and it's always sliding all around....

[GlennTheSadMarinersFan]

getting mine removed in 3 days. about 2 weeks total.. can't imagine 3 months or longer.

[ТошкентликҚаюмака]

if anybody experienced the redness around the tip of penis where catheter tube comes out? please people respond what to do?
Thanks in advance.

[emmaemmanuel]

An unrelated topic: How do you ward off infections?

[MoreChannelNoise]

My doctor told me 6 weeks ! I am in Holland