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They come in many sizes and types. </p></div></div><div><p>Urinary catheters can be <hl-trusted-source source="PubMed Central" rationale="Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health"><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK560748/" target="_blank" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">made of</a></hl-trusted-source>: </p></div><div><div data-preamp="serena-chatbot"></div></div><div><ul><li>rubber</li><li>plastic (PVC)</li><li>silicone</li></ul></div><div><div><figure class="css-cnsfiw"><span class="css-rwmw5v"><span class="css-1xpshri"><picture class="css-16pk1is"><source srcSet="//i0.wp.com/post.healthline.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/urinary-catheter-1296x800-body-1296x807.png?w=1575 750w" media="(min-width: 1190px)"/><source srcSet="//i0.wp.com/post.healthline.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/urinary-catheter-1296x800-body-1296x807.png?w=1575 750w" media="(min-width: 990px)"/><source srcSet="//i0.wp.com/post.healthline.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/urinary-catheter-1296x800-body-1296x807.png?w=1845 879w" media="(min-width: 768px)"/><img src="//i0.wp.com/post.healthline.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/urinary-catheter-1296x800-body-1296x807.png?w=1155&h=1717" alt="" class="css-1jytyml"/></picture></span><hl-share-overlay class="css-18moxll"><a class="icon-hl-pinterest css-q12qfg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" data-event="Any Page|Image Pinterest Click|Icon Clicked" data-element-event="OPEN|CONTENTBLOCK|Any Page|Article Body|BUTTON|Image Widget Pinterest Click|" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthline.com%2Fhealth%2Furinary-catheters&media=https%3A%2F%2Fpost.healthline.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F01%2Furinary-catheter-1296x800-body-1296x807.png&description=Urinary%20Catheters%3A%20Uses%2C%20Types%2C%20and%20Complications" title="Share on Pinterest" data-pin-custom="true" data-share-url="https://post.healthline.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/urinary-catheter-1296x800-body-1296x807.png"><span class="css-8yl26h">Share on Pinterest</span></a></hl-share-overlay></span></figure></div></div><div><p>Catheters may be necessary in cases when you can’t empty your bladder. If the bladder isn’t emptied, urine can build up and lead to pressure in the kidneys. The pressure can lead to <a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/kidney-failure" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">kidney failure</a>, which can be dangerous and result in permanent damage to the kidneys.</p></div><div><div><figure class="css-cnsfiw"><span class="css-rwmw5v"><span class="css-11xstmb"><picture class="css-16pk1is"><source srcSet="//i0.wp.com/post.healthline.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/female-urinary-catheter-1296x1000-body-1296x1004.png?w=1575 750w" media="(min-width: 1190px)"/><source srcSet="//i0.wp.com/post.healthline.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/female-urinary-catheter-1296x1000-body-1296x1004.png?w=1575 750w" media="(min-width: 990px)"/><source srcSet="//i0.wp.com/post.healthline.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/female-urinary-catheter-1296x1000-body-1296x1004.png?w=1845 879w" media="(min-width: 768px)"/><img src="//i0.wp.com/post.healthline.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/female-urinary-catheter-1296x1000-body-1296x1004.png?w=1155&h=2137" alt="" class="css-1jytyml"/></picture></span><hl-share-overlay class="css-18moxll"><a class="icon-hl-pinterest css-q12qfg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" data-event="Any Page|Image Pinterest Click|Icon Clicked" data-element-event="OPEN|CONTENTBLOCK|Any Page|Article Body|BUTTON|Image Widget Pinterest Click|" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthline.com%2Fhealth%2Furinary-catheters&media=https%3A%2F%2Fpost.healthline.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F01%2Ffemale-urinary-catheter-1296x1000-body-1296x1004.png&description=Urinary%20Catheters%3A%20Uses%2C%20Types%2C%20and%20Complications" title="Share on Pinterest" data-pin-custom="true" data-share-url="https://post.healthline.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/female-urinary-catheter-1296x1000-body-1296x1004.png"><span class="css-8yl26h">Share on Pinterest</span></a></hl-share-overlay></span></figure></div></div><div><p>Most catheters are necessary until you regain the ability to urinate on your own, which is usually a short period of time. Older adults and those with a permanent injury or severe illness may need to use urinary catheters for a much longer time or permanently.</p></div><div><div><figure class="css-cnsfiw"><span class="css-rwmw5v"><span class="css-11xstmb"><picture class="css-16pk1is"><source srcSet="//i0.wp.com/post.healthline.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/male-urinary-catheter-1296x1000-body-1296x1004.png?w=1575 750w" media="(min-width: 1190px)"/><source srcSet="//i0.wp.com/post.healthline.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/male-urinary-catheter-1296x1000-body-1296x1004.png?w=1575 750w" media="(min-width: 990px)"/><source srcSet="//i0.wp.com/post.healthline.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/male-urinary-catheter-1296x1000-body-1296x1004.png?w=1845 879w" media="(min-width: 768px)"/><img src="//i0.wp.com/post.healthline.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/male-urinary-catheter-1296x1000-body-1296x1004.png?w=1155&h=2137" alt="" class="css-1jytyml"/></picture></span><hl-share-overlay class="css-18moxll"><a 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incontinence</a></li><li>have <a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/urinary-retention" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.healthline.com/health/urinary-retention" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">urinary retention</a></li></ul></div><div><p>The reasons why you may not be able to urinate on your own can include:</p></div><div><ul><li>blocked urine flow due to: <ul><li>bladder or <a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/kidney-stones" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">kidney stones</a></li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/urine-bloody" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.healthline.com/health/urine-bloody" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">blood clots in the urine</a></li><li>severe <a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/enlarged-prostate" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">enlargement of the prostate gland</a></li></ul></li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/prostate-surgery" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">surgery</a> on your prostate gland</li><li>surgery in the genital area, such as a hip fracture repair or <a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/hysterectomy" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">hysterectomy</a></li><li>injury to the nerves of the bladder</li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/spinal-injury" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">spinal cord injury</a></li><li>a condition that impairs your mental function, such as <a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/dementia" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">dementia</a></li><li>medications that impair the ability of your bladder muscles to squeeze, which causes urine to remain stuck in your bladder</li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/spina-bifida" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">spina bifida</a></li></ul></div><span class="css-zya54r"></span></div><div class="css-1avyp1d"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><h2><div><a class="chartbeat-section" name="types">What are the types of urinary catheters?</a></div></h2></div><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><p>There are three <hl-trusted-source source="PubMed Central" rationale="Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health"><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK560748/" target="_blank" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">main types</a></hl-trusted-source> of catheters: </p></div><div><ul><li>indwelling catheters</li><li>external catheters</li><li>short-term catheters</li></ul></div><div><h3>Indwelling catheters (urethral or suprapubic catheters)</h3></div><div><p>An <hl-trusted-source source="PubMed Central" rationale="Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health"><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31449368/" target="_blank" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">indwelling catheter</a></hl-trusted-source> is a catheter that sits in the bladder. It may also be known as a Foley catheter. This type can be useful for short and long periods of time. </p></div><div><p>A nurse usually inserts an indwelling catheter into the bladder through the urethra. Sometimes, they will instead insert the catheter into the bladder through a tiny hole in the abdomen. This type of indwelling catheter is known as a suprapubic catheter.</p></div><div><p>A tiny balloon at the end of the catheter is inflated with water to prevent the tube from sliding out of the body. The balloon can then deflate when the catheter needs to be removed.</p></div><div><h3>External catheters (condom catheters)</h3></div><div><p>A condom catheter is a catheter placed outside the body. It’s typically necessary for people with a penis who don’t have urinary retention problems but have serious functional or mental disabilities, such as dementia. </p></div><div><p>A device that looks like a condom covers the penis head. Then, a tube leads from the condom device to a drainage bag.</p></div><div><p>These catheters are generally more comfortable and carry a lower risk of infection than indwelling catheters. Condom catheters usually need to be changed daily, but some brands are designed for longer use. These can cause less skin irritation than condom catheters that require daily removal and reapplication. </p></div><div><p>A wound, <a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/ostomy-best-blogs-of-the-year" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">ostomy</a>, and continence nurse (WOCN) can help make these recommendations. </p></div><div><h3>Short-term catheters (intermittent catheters)</h3></div><div><p>In some cases, you may only need a catheter for a short period of time after surgery until the bladder empties. After the bladder empties, it’s necessary to remove the short-term catheter. Healthcare professionals refer to this as an in-and-out catheter. </p></div><div><p>In a home setting, people are trained to apply the catheter themselves or with the help of a caregiver. It can be done through the urethra or through a hole created in the lower abdomen for catheterization. </p></div></div><div class="css-1avyp1d"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><h2><div><a class="chartbeat-section" name="complications">What are the potential complications of urinary catheters?</a></div></h2></div><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><p>Urinary catheters are the <a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0891552018300643?via%3Dihub" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0891552018300643?via%3Dihub" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">leading cause</a> of healthcare-associated urinary tract infections (UTIs). Therefore, it’s important to routinely clean catheters to prevent infections. </p></div><div><p>The symptoms of a <a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/urinary-tract-infection-adults" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">UTI</a> may <hl-trusted-source source="PubMed Central" rationale="Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health"><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK470195/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">include</a></hl-trusted-source>:</p></div><div><ul><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/fever" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.healthline.com/health/fever" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">fever</a></li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/chills" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.healthline.com/health/chills" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">chills</a></li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/headache" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">headache</a></li><li>cloudy urine due to pus</li><li>burning of the urethra or genital area</li><li>leaking of urine out of the catheter</li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/bleeding-from-uti" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.healthline.com/health/bleeding-from-uti" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">blood in the urine</a></li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/urine-odor" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.healthline.com/health/urine-odor" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">foul-smelling urine</a></li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/low-back-pain-acute" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.healthline.com/health/low-back-pain-acute" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">low back pain</a> and achiness</li></ul></div><div><p>Other complications from using a urinary catheter <hl-trusted-source source="PubMed Central" rationale="Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health"><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK470195/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">include</a></hl-trusted-source>:</p></div><div><ul><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/allergies/allergic-reaction" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">allergic reaction</a> to the material used in the catheter, such as <a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/allergies/latex" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.healthline.com/health/allergies/latex" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">latex</a></li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/bladder-stones" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">bladder stones</a></li><li>blood in the urine</li><li>injury to the urethra</li><li>kidney damage (with long-term indwelling catheters)</li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/septicemia" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">septicemia</a>, or infection of the urinary tract, kidneys, or blood</li></ul></div><div><p><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/catheter-associated-uti" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">Read more about catheter-associated UTIs.</a></p></div><span class="css-zya54r"></span></div><div class="css-1avyp1d"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><h2><div><a class="chartbeat-section" name="proper-care">How do you care for a urinary catheter?</a></div></h2></div><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><p>One-time use catheters and reusable catheters are available. For reusable catheters, be sure to clean both the catheter and the area where it enters the body with soap and water to reduce the risk of a UTI. One-time use catheters come in sterile packaging, so only your body needs cleaning before inserting the catheter. </p></div><div><p>You should also <a href="https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/7-health-benefits-of-water" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">drink plenty of water</a> to keep your urine clear or only slightly yellow. This will help prevent infection.</p></div><div><p>Empty the drainage bag used to collect the urine at least every 8 hours and whenever the bag is full. Use a plastic squirt bottle containing a mixture of vinegar and water or bleach and water to clean the drainage bag. <a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/clean-intermittent-self-catheterization" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">Read more on clean intermittent self-catheterization.</a></p></div></div><div class="css-1avyp1d"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><h2><div><a class="chartbeat-section" name="side-effects">Urinary catheter side effects</a></div></h2></div><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><p>While UTIs are the most common side effects associated with urinary catheters, there are <a href="https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/urinary-catheters/risks/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">other potential side effects</a> that you may discuss with your doctor. These include:</p></div><div><ul><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/bladder-spasms" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">bladder spasms</a> and pain, which may feel like stomach cramps</li><li>blood or other debris getting trapped inside the catheter tube, which may stem from blockage in the catheter’s drainage system</li><li>catheter leakage, which may happen from a blockage in the system, or from pushing during toileting if you’re constipated</li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/pain-in-urethra" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">urethra</a> or bladder injuries (less common)</li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/bladder-stones" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">bladder stones</a> (less common, but <a href="https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/urinary-catheters/risks/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">may be more likely</a> after long-term catheter use)</li></ul></div><div class="css-20w1gi"><aside class="css-0 css-0" data-testid="sticky-inline-ad" data-sticky="false"><div><div data-empty="true" class="css-1sq15os"><div class="css-1hjaa0k"><span class="css-zya54r"></span></div><div id="inline13__slot" data-adbridg-ad-class="inline13__slot" data-ad="true" class="css-1t05dkn"></div></div></div></aside></div></div><div class="css-1avyp1d"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><h2><div><a class="chartbeat-section" name="risk-factors">Risk factors</a></div></h2></div><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><p>While not all side effects from urinary catheter use are completely avoidable, you may help reduce your risk with certain dietary and hygiene steps, as well as preventing blockages in the catheter’s drainage system.</p></div><div><p>Discuss the following <a href="https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/urinary-catheters/living-with/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">risk factors</a> with your doctor:</p></div><div><ul><li><strong>Not getting enough fluids.</strong> This could lead to dehydration and subsequent UTI. Pale urine indicates that you’re <a href="https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/how-to-drink-more-water" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">getting enough water</a>.</li><li><strong>Lack of fiber in your diet.</strong> Eating enough <a href="https://www.healthline.com/health-news/for-enough-fiber-you-need-the-right-carbs" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">high fiber foods</a>, such as vegetables, grains, and fruits, can keep your bowel movements regular and prevent constipation-induced catheter leakage.</li><li><strong>Catheter disorganization.</strong> Any twists or bends in the catheter, as well as urine bag displacement, may also lead to blocks or leaks.</li><li><strong>Problems keeping your skin or the equipment clean.</strong> You may consider asking for help from a caregiver to make sure all items are cleaned regularly, if you’re unable to do so on your own.</li></ul></div></div><div class="css-1avyp1d"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><h2><div><a class="chartbeat-section" name="takeaway">Takeaway</a></div></h2></div><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><p>Used for a variety of medical conditions, urinary catheters are an important device to help empty your bladder and prevent kidney failure. Your doctor will recommend short- or long-term catheters, as well as versions that are internal or external, depending on your individual needs.</p></div><div><p>While urinary catheters are helpful, they can also lead to side effects if they aren’t cleaned or handled properly. UTIs are the most common risk of having this type of catheter. 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They come in many sizes and types. \u003c/p\u003e"},{"tagName":"p","source":"Urinary catheters can be \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"PubMed Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK560748/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003emade of\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e: "},{"tagName":"div","attributes":{"data-preamp":"serena-chatbot"},"source":""},{"tagName":"ul","source":"\u003cli\u003erubber\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eplastic (PVC)\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003esilicone\u003c/li\u003e"},{"tagName":"div","source":"\u003cfigure class=\"css-cnsfiw\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"css-rwmw5v\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"css-1xpshri\"\u003e\u003cpicture class=\"css-16pk1is\"\u003e\u003csource srcSet=\"//i0.wp.com/post.healthline.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/urinary-catheter-1296x800-body-1296x807.png?w=1575 750w\" media=\"(min-width: 1190px)\"/\u003e\u003csource srcSet=\"//i0.wp.com/post.healthline.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/urinary-catheter-1296x800-body-1296x807.png?w=1575 750w\" media=\"(min-width: 990px)\"/\u003e\u003csource srcSet=\"//i0.wp.com/post.healthline.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/urinary-catheter-1296x800-body-1296x807.png?w=1845 879w\" media=\"(min-width: 768px)\"/\u003e\u003cimg src=\"//i0.wp.com/post.healthline.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/urinary-catheter-1296x800-body-1296x807.png?w=1155\u0026h=1717\" alt=\"\" class=\"css-1jytyml\"/\u003e\u003c/picture\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003chl-share-overlay class=\"css-18moxll\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"icon-hl-pinterest css-q12qfg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" data-event=\"Any Page|Image Pinterest Click|Icon Clicked\" data-element-event=\"OPEN|CONTENTBLOCK|Any Page|Article Body|BUTTON|Image Widget Pinterest Click|\" href=\"https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthline.com%2Fhealth%2Furinary-catheters\u0026media=https%3A%2F%2Fpost.healthline.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F01%2Furinary-catheter-1296x800-body-1296x807.png\u0026description=Urinary%20Catheters%3A%20Uses%2C%20Types%2C%20and%20Complications\" title=\"Share on Pinterest\" data-pin-custom=\"true\" data-share-url=\"https://post.healthline.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/urinary-catheter-1296x800-body-1296x807.png\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"css-8yl26h\"\u003eShare on Pinterest\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-share-overlay\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/figure\u003e"},{"tagName":"p","source":"Catheters may be necessary in cases when you can’t empty your bladder. If the bladder isn’t emptied, urine can build up and lead to pressure in the kidneys. The pressure can lead to \u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/kidney-failure\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003ekidney failure\u003c/a\u003e, which can be dangerous and result in permanent damage to the kidneys."},{"tagName":"div","source":"\u003cfigure class=\"css-cnsfiw\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"css-rwmw5v\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"css-11xstmb\"\u003e\u003cpicture class=\"css-16pk1is\"\u003e\u003csource srcSet=\"//i0.wp.com/post.healthline.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/female-urinary-catheter-1296x1000-body-1296x1004.png?w=1575 750w\" media=\"(min-width: 1190px)\"/\u003e\u003csource srcSet=\"//i0.wp.com/post.healthline.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/female-urinary-catheter-1296x1000-body-1296x1004.png?w=1575 750w\" media=\"(min-width: 990px)\"/\u003e\u003csource srcSet=\"//i0.wp.com/post.healthline.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/female-urinary-catheter-1296x1000-body-1296x1004.png?w=1845 879w\" media=\"(min-width: 768px)\"/\u003e\u003cimg src=\"//i0.wp.com/post.healthline.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/female-urinary-catheter-1296x1000-body-1296x1004.png?w=1155\u0026h=2137\" alt=\"\" class=\"css-1jytyml\"/\u003e\u003c/picture\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003chl-share-overlay class=\"css-18moxll\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"icon-hl-pinterest css-q12qfg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" data-event=\"Any Page|Image Pinterest Click|Icon Clicked\" data-element-event=\"OPEN|CONTENTBLOCK|Any Page|Article Body|BUTTON|Image Widget Pinterest Click|\" href=\"https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthline.com%2Fhealth%2Furinary-catheters\u0026media=https%3A%2F%2Fpost.healthline.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F01%2Ffemale-urinary-catheter-1296x1000-body-1296x1004.png\u0026description=Urinary%20Catheters%3A%20Uses%2C%20Types%2C%20and%20Complications\" title=\"Share on Pinterest\" data-pin-custom=\"true\" data-share-url=\"https://post.healthline.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/female-urinary-catheter-1296x1000-body-1296x1004.png\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"css-8yl26h\"\u003eShare on Pinterest\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-share-overlay\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/figure\u003e"},{"tagName":"p","source":"Most catheters are necessary until you regain the ability to urinate on your own, which is usually a short period of time. Older adults and those with a permanent injury or severe illness may need to use urinary catheters for a much longer time or permanently."},{"tagName":"div","source":"\u003cfigure class=\"css-cnsfiw\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"css-rwmw5v\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"css-11xstmb\"\u003e\u003cpicture class=\"css-16pk1is\"\u003e\u003csource srcSet=\"//i0.wp.com/post.healthline.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/male-urinary-catheter-1296x1000-body-1296x1004.png?w=1575 750w\" media=\"(min-width: 1190px)\"/\u003e\u003csource srcSet=\"//i0.wp.com/post.healthline.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/male-urinary-catheter-1296x1000-body-1296x1004.png?w=1575 750w\" media=\"(min-width: 990px)\"/\u003e\u003csource srcSet=\"//i0.wp.com/post.healthline.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/male-urinary-catheter-1296x1000-body-1296x1004.png?w=1845 879w\" media=\"(min-width: 768px)\"/\u003e\u003cimg src=\"//i0.wp.com/post.healthline.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/male-urinary-catheter-1296x1000-body-1296x1004.png?w=1155\u0026h=2137\" alt=\"\" class=\"css-1jytyml\"/\u003e\u003c/picture\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003chl-share-overlay class=\"css-18moxll\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"icon-hl-pinterest css-q12qfg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" data-event=\"Any Page|Image Pinterest Click|Icon Clicked\" data-element-event=\"OPEN|CONTENTBLOCK|Any Page|Article Body|BUTTON|Image Widget Pinterest Click|\" href=\"https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthline.com%2Fhealth%2Furinary-catheters\u0026media=https%3A%2F%2Fpost.healthline.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F01%2Fmale-urinary-catheter-1296x1000-body-1296x1004.png\u0026description=Urinary%20Catheters%3A%20Uses%2C%20Types%2C%20and%20Complications\" title=\"Share on Pinterest\" data-pin-custom=\"true\" data-share-url=\"https://post.healthline.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/male-urinary-catheter-1296x1000-body-1296x1004.png\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"css-8yl26h\"\u003eShare on Pinterest\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-share-overlay\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/figure\u003e"}]},{"id":"uses","title":"Uses","isCollapsable":false,"header":["Why are urinary catheters used?"],"body":[{"tagName":"p","source":"A doctor \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"PubMed Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK560748/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003emay\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e recommend a catheter if you:"},{"tagName":"ul","source":"\u003cli\u003ecan’t control when you urinate\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ehave \u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/urinary-incontinence\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/urinary-incontinence\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eurinary incontinence\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ehave \u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/urinary-retention\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/urinary-retention\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eurinary retention\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e"},{"tagName":"p","source":"The reasons why you may not be able to urinate on your own can include:"},{"tagName":"ul","source":"\u003cli\u003eblocked urine flow due to: \u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003ebladder or \u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/kidney-stones\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003ekidney stones\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/urine-bloody\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/urine-bloody\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eblood clots in the urine\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003esevere \u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/enlarged-prostate\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eenlargement of the prostate gland\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/prostate-surgery\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003esurgery\u003c/a\u003e on your prostate gland\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003esurgery in the genital area, such as a hip fracture repair or \u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/hysterectomy\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003ehysterectomy\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003einjury to the nerves of the bladder\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/spinal-injury\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003espinal cord injury\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ea condition that impairs your mental function, such as \u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/dementia\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003edementia\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003emedications that impair the ability of your bladder muscles to squeeze, which causes urine to remain stuck in your bladder\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/spina-bifida\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003espina bifida\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e"}]},{"id":"types","title":"Types","isCollapsable":false,"header":["What are the types of urinary catheters?"],"body":[{"tagName":"p","source":"There are three \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"PubMed Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK560748/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003emain types\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e of catheters: "},{"tagName":"ul","source":"\u003cli\u003eindwelling catheters\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eexternal catheters\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eshort-term catheters\u003c/li\u003e"},{"tagName":"h3","source":"Indwelling catheters (urethral or suprapubic catheters)"},{"tagName":"p","source":"An \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"PubMed Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31449368/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eindwelling catheter\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e is a catheter that sits in the bladder. It may also be known as a Foley catheter. This type can be useful for short and long periods of time. "},{"tagName":"p","source":"A nurse usually inserts an indwelling catheter into the bladder through the urethra. Sometimes, they will instead insert the catheter into the bladder through a tiny hole in the abdomen. This type of indwelling catheter is known as a suprapubic catheter."},{"tagName":"p","source":"A tiny balloon at the end of the catheter is inflated with water to prevent the tube from sliding out of the body. The balloon can then deflate when the catheter needs to be removed."},{"tagName":"h3","source":"External catheters (condom catheters)"},{"tagName":"p","source":"A condom catheter is a catheter placed outside the body. It’s typically necessary for people with a penis who don’t have urinary retention problems but have serious functional or mental disabilities, such as dementia. "},{"tagName":"p","source":"A device that looks like a condom covers the penis head. Then, a tube leads from the condom device to a drainage bag."},{"tagName":"p","source":"These catheters are generally more comfortable and carry a lower risk of infection than indwelling catheters. Condom catheters usually need to be changed daily, but some brands are designed for longer use. These can cause less skin irritation than condom catheters that require daily removal and reapplication. "},{"tagName":"p","source":"A wound, \u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/ostomy-best-blogs-of-the-year\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eostomy\u003c/a\u003e, and continence nurse (WOCN) can help make these recommendations. "},{"tagName":"h3","source":"Short-term catheters (intermittent catheters)"},{"tagName":"p","source":"In some cases, you may only need a catheter for a short period of time after surgery until the bladder empties. After the bladder empties, it’s necessary to remove the short-term catheter. Healthcare professionals refer to this as an in-and-out catheter. "},{"tagName":"p","source":"In a home setting, people are trained to apply the catheter themselves or with the help of a caregiver. It can be done through the urethra or through a hole created in the lower abdomen for catheterization. "}]},{"id":"complications","title":"Complications","isCollapsable":false,"header":["What are the potential complications of urinary catheters?"],"body":[{"tagName":"p","source":"Urinary catheters are the \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0891552018300643?via%3Dihub\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0891552018300643?via%3Dihub\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eleading cause\u003c/a\u003e of healthcare-associated urinary tract infections (UTIs). Therefore, it’s important to routinely clean catheters to prevent infections. "},{"tagName":"p","source":"The symptoms of a \u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/urinary-tract-infection-adults\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eUTI\u003c/a\u003e may \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"PubMed Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK470195/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003einclude\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e:"},{"tagName":"ul","source":"\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/fever\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/fever\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003efever\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/chills\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/chills\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003echills\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/headache\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eheadache\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ecloudy urine due to pus\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eburning of the urethra or genital area\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eleaking of urine out of the catheter\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/bleeding-from-uti\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/bleeding-from-uti\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eblood in the urine\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/urine-odor\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/urine-odor\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003efoul-smelling urine\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/low-back-pain-acute\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/low-back-pain-acute\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003elow back pain\u003c/a\u003e and achiness\u003c/li\u003e"},{"tagName":"p","source":"Other complications from using a urinary catheter \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"PubMed Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK470195/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003einclude\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e:"},{"tagName":"ul","source":"\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/allergies/allergic-reaction\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eallergic reaction\u003c/a\u003e to the material used in the catheter, such as \u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/allergies/latex\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/allergies/latex\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003elatex\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/bladder-stones\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003ebladder stones\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eblood in the urine\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003einjury to the urethra\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ekidney damage (with long-term indwelling catheters)\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/septicemia\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003esepticemia\u003c/a\u003e, or infection of the urinary tract, kidneys, or blood\u003c/li\u003e"},{"tagName":"p","source":"\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/catheter-associated-uti\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eRead more about catheter-associated UTIs.\u003c/a\u003e"}]},{"id":"proper-care","title":"Proper care","isCollapsable":false,"header":["How do you care for a urinary catheter?"],"body":[{"tagName":"p","source":"One-time use catheters and reusable catheters are available. For reusable catheters, be sure to clean both the catheter and the area where it enters the body with soap and water to reduce the risk of a UTI. One-time use catheters come in sterile packaging, so only your body needs cleaning before inserting the catheter. "},{"tagName":"p","source":"You should also \u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/7-health-benefits-of-water\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003edrink plenty of water\u003c/a\u003e to keep your urine clear or only slightly yellow. This will help prevent infection."},{"tagName":"p","source":"Empty the drainage bag used to collect the urine at least every 8 hours and whenever the bag is full. Use a plastic squirt bottle containing a mixture of vinegar and water or bleach and water to clean the drainage bag. \u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/clean-intermittent-self-catheterization\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eRead more on clean intermittent self-catheterization.\u003c/a\u003e"}]},{"id":"side-effects","title":"Side effects","isCollapsable":false,"header":["Urinary catheter side effects"],"body":[{"tagName":"p","source":"While UTIs are the most common side effects associated with urinary catheters, there are \u003ca href=\"https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/urinary-catheters/risks/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eother potential side effects\u003c/a\u003e that you may discuss with your doctor. These include:"},{"tagName":"ul","source":"\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/bladder-spasms\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003ebladder spasms\u003c/a\u003e and pain, which may feel like stomach cramps\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eblood or other debris getting trapped inside the catheter tube, which may stem from blockage in the catheter’s drainage system\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ecatheter leakage, which may happen from a blockage in the system, or from pushing during toileting if you’re constipated\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/pain-in-urethra\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eurethra\u003c/a\u003e or bladder injuries (less common)\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/bladder-stones\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003ebladder stones\u003c/a\u003e (less common, but \u003ca href=\"https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/urinary-catheters/risks/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003emay be more likely\u003c/a\u003e after long-term catheter use)\u003c/li\u003e"}]},{"id":"risk-factors","title":"Risk factors","isCollapsable":false,"header":["Risk factors"],"body":[{"tagName":"p","source":"While not all side effects from urinary catheter use are completely avoidable, you may help reduce your risk with certain dietary and hygiene steps, as well as preventing blockages in the catheter’s drainage system."},{"tagName":"p","source":"Discuss the following \u003ca href=\"https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/urinary-catheters/living-with/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003erisk factors\u003c/a\u003e with your doctor:"},{"tagName":"ul","source":"\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot getting enough fluids.\u003c/strong\u003e This could lead to dehydration and subsequent UTI. Pale urine indicates that you’re \u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/how-to-drink-more-water\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003egetting enough water\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLack of fiber in your diet.\u003c/strong\u003e Eating enough \u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health-news/for-enough-fiber-you-need-the-right-carbs\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003ehigh fiber foods\u003c/a\u003e, such as vegetables, grains, and fruits, can keep your bowel movements regular and prevent constipation-induced catheter leakage.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatheter disorganization.\u003c/strong\u003e Any twists or bends in the catheter, as well as urine bag displacement, may also lead to blocks or leaks.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProblems keeping your skin or the equipment clean.\u003c/strong\u003e You may consider asking for help from a caregiver to make sure all items are cleaned regularly, if you’re unable to do so on your own.\u003c/li\u003e"}]},{"id":"takeaway","title":"Takeaway","isCollapsable":false,"header":["Takeaway"],"body":[{"tagName":"p","source":"Used for a variety of medical conditions, urinary catheters are an important device to help empty your bladder and prevent kidney failure. Your doctor will recommend short- or long-term catheters, as well as versions that are internal or external, depending on your individual needs."},{"tagName":"p","source":"While urinary catheters are helpful, they can also lead to side effects if they aren’t cleaned or handled properly. UTIs are the most common risk of having this type of catheter. You should see your doctor right away if you have possible symptoms, such as fever or blood in your urine."}]}],"hasAffiliateLinks":false,"affiliates":[],"propsFor":{"articleResources":[{"displayLink":"ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK470195/","link":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK470195/","title":{"tagName":"span","source":"Bono MJ, et al. (2021). Urinary tract infection."}},{"displayLink":"ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK560748/","link":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK560748/","title":{"tagName":"span","source":"Haider MZ, et al. (2021). 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