Patient's question:
The patient is 83 years old. Bladder infection, prostatic hyperplasia with fibrosis. Inserted with a catheter, has a cerebral infarction, not confused, poor language ability. What medicine do you usually useDoctor's answer:
First, it is important to be aware that patients with a stroke who are bedridden may experience urinary retention due to an inability to urinate without limit, or severe urinary incontinence that makes it difficult to urinate regularly. In such cases, catheterization is indeed necessary. Prostate diseases can lead to significant urinary retention and are more prone to causing urinary tract infections, with bladder infections being one of the manifestations. For these patients, it is often necessary to sterilize the urethral opening with povidone-iodine. Sterilization should be performed approximately every three days, and it is important to replace the catheter regularly as recommended. Local doctors or nurses will provide clear instructions.