Patient's question:
My father has difficulty urinating due to benign prostatic hyperplasia and has been using a catheter for a year. He needs to go to the hospital every month to replace it. I want to ask if it is possible to buy urine bags from a pharmacy and replace them at home without removing the catheter. What should I pay attention to? Thank you!Doctor's answer:
Hello, I am very happy to help you. Through your description, you can't change the urine bag at home anymore. As for suggestions and treatment plans, it is first necessary to maintain local hygiene. Catheterization must be performed in a sterile manner, otherwise it is easy to get infected. It is best to go to the hospital to change the catheter. In addition to treating benign prostatic hyperplasia, it is recommended that patients pay attention to their diet in daily life and always maintain a pleasant mood to enhance their physical fitness and speed up the recovery process.