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amazingblazing628

I have been back in hospital i had to wait 8.5 hours in A& E on Monday Night after Emailing them about my bladder passing pure red blood continuesly into my Night bag for 4 days day & Night really scary

They said in A&E in have an infection

Where my Spc is situated yuck I had liquid antibiotics pain relife when I needed it.

I was supposed to have been going home yesterday but couldn't as my Antibiotics were not Ready I was also told I have Strep A infection from where my Catheter is Situated.

So I am on 2 lots of Antibiotics in the same med 2x per day.

I met some loverly people while on urology ward with similar problems.

Amazingblazing62

figraspberry41

Hi Amazingblazing62,

I'm so sorry that you have experienced this episode with your Supra Pubic Catheter, you are not alone! As a retired Community Nurse, I am aware that this situation can occur but it is very distressing for the individual suffering from this problem. Protocols these are that the catheter isn't changed unless it is actually blocked and no urine is passing through, even if it is by-passing (leaking). I'm pleased that you have been given antibiotics (not always done these days as it is preferred for your body to fight infection!). Whilst it can be difficult, it is encouraged that you increase your fluid intake. Juices such as Cranberry juice (providing you are able to take this without affecting any other medication that suggests it may affect the way some meds work), or Lemon Barley Water are often recommended to help reduce sedimentation in the bladder and reduce risk of blockage but also help to 'flush' the bladder and reduce stagnation which can often be a cause of infection. To help reduce back flow, does your catheter bag 'hang' supported? This prevents 'drag' from the catheter which can also be a problem as it can cause back flow.

I hope this might help explain some of the known difficulties that catheters can cause.

I'm pleased to hear that you managed to find some 'friendly' people during your stay and hope that the staff treated you well. Take care, hope the infection clears soon and you are feeling much better soon.