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Foley catheter for NPH patient

2018-04-08 10:24:18
Patient Age is 66 years, patient is suffering from Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH) diagnosed in Feb 2016. Symptoms are, uncontrollable urine (presently on foley catheter for last 2 years), sometimes uncontrollable stools, dementia and can't walk too much, can walk only a little distance. Is foley catheter safe, we replace it every 14-15 days. Urine examination shows 6-7 pus cells and not RBC.
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U need to continue with it..or else shift to suprapubic catheterization...

Answered2018-04-09 02:38:58

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