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Dad keeps getting blocked up...Help!

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Posted 01 Sep 2015 at 08:57

Hi,

I have posted on another part of the site and had a few responses but hoped I may get further feedback on here.

 

My dad has pubic catheter fitted and is getting blocked up all of the time.  Mum is having to flush him out 5-6 times a day and then more often than not having to call the district nurse.

He is having to wear incontinent pants and has as he describes a dripping tap effect of mucuss coming out of his penis.

He has spoken with the specialist nurses and has got some advice but it really isn't helping. 

In a week he sees the eurologist, what kind of questions should he be asking?

I can get him to add more details of his PC history if that helps people in answering.

 

He can not go on like this, he is stuck in the house for fear of getting blocked up if he pops down to the shop etc.

 

What procedures can be done, I have no idea what the options are but my Dad/Mum are really desperate and need some advice

 

Hope someone can help

 

Thanks

Chris

 

User
Posted 02 Sep 2015 at 21:30

Chris

http://www.nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk/Services/A-Z/ContinenceCareService/Documents/Catheter%20problem%20solving%20guide.pdf

Have a look at the above link, page three gives a couple of tips which I have used in the past. There is also reference to a catheter irrigation system which may be useful. 

Thanks Chris 

User
Posted 02 Sep 2015 at 21:47
Many thanks for this Chris
User
Posted 02 Sep 2015 at 21:59

I would be asking whether there is a possibility of a deep seated urinary tract infection - some of them are cunning and do not show up on standard urine tests, and the cunning ones do not respond to normal antibiotics. I would also be asking whether (if they don't think it is infection) it could be that the catheter is simply irritating the bladder.

Does dad drink cranberry juice to help soothe the bladder? And does he have baths or showers? I wonder if that might make a difference.

Just my view but I think the most important thing is to make it clear to the urologist and anyone else who will listen that this is more than just an occasional problem. Take along a diary of every time it blocks and also every time the district nurse has to be called out.

"Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards." Soren Kierkegaard

User
Posted 02 Sep 2015 at 23:26
Thankyou very much, i have showed dad this
 
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