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Living with - Urinary 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.
Your doctor or a specialist nurse will give you detailed advice about looking after your catheter.
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 it can b
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