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Clean intermittent

self-catheterization for men

Possible problems

• Pain or resistance with the passage of a catheter
may indicate that you are not using enough
lubricant. Occasionally, it may be a sign of scar
formation in the urine passage way.
• Blood on the catheter or in the urine suggests the
possibility of injury to the urethra, prostate or
bladder. Concern arises when bleeding is
continuous, frequent or heavy.
• Cloudy, foul-smelling urine, painful urination, fever
(over 38.5°C or 101°F), chills or abnormal sweating
may indicate infection.
• If you are unable to insert the catheter after several
attempts, you should go immediately to your
hospital emergency room.

Please contact your doctor or urology nurse if you
have any of these problems.
CIC is a safe and effective way of emptying the
bladder when necessary. With practice, your ease
of catheterization will improve, usually within a few
weeks. Most men will find that quality of life is minimally
affected and, often, improved with CIC.

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