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Is it normal to have incontinence and what feels like frequent urination needs five days after a catheter has been removed?

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Keep-The-Faith

IDK but maybe check for a uti. Caths can cause them.

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nickylouise80 in reply to Keep-The-Faith

What’s IDK?

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Cooper27 in reply to nickylouise80

IDK is short for I don't know :)

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nickylouise80 in reply to Cooper27

Ahhh 😊

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🤔 Incontinence - Patients may experience continence problems immediately after catheter removal; these may settle within a few days or take longer, depending on how long the catheter has been in situ. Your GP would be able to advise if problems continue.

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traceyxpx

Hi Nicky. I had a catheter in for a few weeks in hospital and when it was removed I couldn't control my bladder for about a week and had to wear pads in the hospital then when I went home I had to use the lighter daily pads for little leakages for a few months but I am fine now. 😊