Urinary Catheters : Know the Use, Side Effects, Risk Factors And Complications

A hollow, somewhat flexible tube called a urinary catheter is used to collect urine from the bladder and transport it to a drainage bag. There are several sizes and kinds of urinary catheters. They may be created from Silicone, rubber, and plastic (PVC). Catheters may be necessary if you are unable to empty your bladder on your own. Urine can accumulate in the bladder and put a strain on the kidneys if it is not drained. Renal failure brought on by the pressure can be harmful and result in kidney damage that cannot be repaired.