Can you sleep with a catheter?

At night, you'll need to attach a larger bag. Your night bag should either be attached to your leg bag or to the catheter valve. It should be placed on a stand next to your bed, near the floor, to collect urine as you sleep. Single-use night bags are usually used to reduce the risk of infection.

nhs.uk - Living with a urinary catheter - NHS

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Your doctor or a specialist nurse will give you detailed advice about looking after your catheter. It's possible to live a relatively normal life with a long-term urinary catheter, although it may take some getting used to at first.

Catheter equipment

You'll be given a supply of catheter equipment when you leave hospital and be told where you can get more supplies. Catheter equipment is generally available on prescription from pharmacies.

You'll also be shown how to empty and change your equipment.

Intermittent catheters

Intermittent catheters are usually designed to be used once and then thrown away. How to use them varies from person to person. You may be advised to use them at regular intervals spaced evenly throughout the day, or only when you feel you need the toilet.

The charity Bladder and Bowel Community has more information on intermittent self-catheterisation.

Indwelling catheters

An indwelling catheter can either drain into a bag attached to your leg, which has a tap at the bottom so it can be emptied, or they can be emptied into the toilet directly, using a valve. You should empty the bag before it's completely full (around half to three-quarters full). Valves should be used to drain urine at regular intervals throughout the day to prevent urine building up in the bladder. Leg bags and valves should be changed every 7 days. The bag can be attached to your right or left leg, depending on which side is most comfortable for you. At night, you'll need to attach a larger bag. Your night bag should either be attached to your leg bag or to the catheter valve. It should be placed on a stand next to your bed, near the floor, to collect urine as you sleep. Single-use night bags are usually used to reduce the risk of infection. The catheter itself will need to be removed and replaced at least every 3 months. This is usually done by a doctor or nurse, although sometimes it may be possible to teach you or your carer to do it.

The charity Bladder and Bowel Community has more information on indwelling catheters.

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Symptoms for chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS)

The symptoms of CPPS vary from man to man, but may include pain or discomfort in:

the area between your back passage and testicles (perineum)

the lower part of your stomach area (lower abdomen)

your penis, especially the tip

your testicles

your back passage (rectum) and lower back

your inner thighs

Symptoms may also include:

sexual problems such as difficulty getting or keeping an erection, pain or burning when you ejaculate, and premature ejaculation urinary problems such as feeling like you haven’t emptied your bladder properly, needing to urinate more often or urgently, or mild discomfort or pain when you urinate

bowel problems such as bloating or diarrhoea.

In rare cases, there can be blood in the semen. This can also be a sign that there is something else wrong, so always speak to your doctor if you have blood in your semen. Speak to your GP if you have any of the symptoms listed here. You can also call our Specialist Nurses if you have any questions.

The chronic prostatitis symptom index

If you have CPPS, the chronic prostatitis symptom index can help you to explain your symptoms to your doctor and can help them to monitor your treatment. You might find it useful to download a copy of these questions. You can use this to show your GP. You can read more about CPPS, including the test used to diagnose it, and the treatments available.

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