How Much Do Catheters Hurt (1-10)?

[@amritadutta2050]

Can't believe he pre-recorded so many videos because he didn't want to miss uploading video due to his eye surgery. Awww... Get well soon 💜

[@peachxtaehyung]

Yeah like i didnt even know that he had eye surgery!

[@Scintillate9]

what type of eye surgery did he need?

[@elisa680]

I guess he always does that but he probably had to do more this time

[@randomnessaification]

LOL totally read that as "preordered" and had to reread

[@Bibblesupremacy1992]

@@Scintillate9 he had a stye

[@zoemiller9169]

“nurses actually do stuff” -no medical show ever

[@kevincruz6192]

Actually ER nurses did stufff

[@MsPandachen]

@I love nature Medical Shows do that because it would mean more actors and persons on screen. So the main characters who are mostly doctors do it in shows. Nurses will do that on screen when the shows will be about nurses.

[@AshLey-uj3ox]

@i love nature I love when they show doctors doing Social Work...

[@AshLey-uj3ox]

@@kevincruz6192 ER was great.

[@frecklesmcgeeee]

nurse jackie hellooooi

[@doctortosin]

I agree that nurses are defo better at doing catheters than doctors. I honestly Wouldn’t know what to do without nurses. Life saver for sure !!!

[@Miipmiip]

I really like ur channel!

[@009lazynurse]

I’m gonna frame this... thank you 😊

[@Aquelll]

I worked 18 years in the military before becoming a student nurse. There the officers are the ones planning and writing orders but the NCO's are the ones that actually get shit done. That is exactly the same between doctors and nurses. And they are both equally as needed.

[@mewntay230]

Depends on the doctor. Urologists are far better. Based on personal experience.

[@StanWatt.]

I wish doctors and surgeons would listen. My bladder almost ruptured twice after two separate operations years apart. I don't have 'Dr' in front of my name so I must be a moron. I bet they've never stopped listening after I was done with them.

[@benmobi]

As a person who is having to live with a catheter full time, it's difficult to hear medical "professionals" YUCK IT UP over this matter. It is a serious matter, an emotionally painful one and a physically painful experience. Worst of all, having to live with a bag attached to your leg, and your mobility permanently affected.

[@paulhyde1834]

Me too! Never trust a nurse/doctor who thinks it's funny!!! It's not!! Having said that, a smile and a sense of humour does help! I've had 7 A&E (ER) catheterisations in that past month.... varying from kind, gentle and understanding to a nurse with the bedside manner of an IED!! But, when it's 3.00am and you've had a blocked cathter for 6 hours, it's ' any port in a storm'!!!

[@autumn8230]

​@@paulhyde18346 hours is not that much , i've had a catheter done because i od'd on dxm and i was retaining for 18 hours worst experience of my life

[@garycole6504]

I hate the fks its as if they enjoy our discomfort.

[@butter7790]

You know they're bad when Doctor Mike jumps

[@esthers3906]

Last year we had a bit of a scare in the family because my dad was having surgery and before the surgery, the nurse tried to catheterize him but did it incorrectly. My dad thought he was going to die because of the amount of pain he was experiencing and asked for my mom to be called into the room to tell her his last wishes. The catheter eventually was inserted properly and the surgery went fine, he's still okay today. It's just interesting to think that improper catheterization can be so uncomfortable that someone would think they were dying.

[@mewntay230]

Ooooh yeah. It can hurt a ton. I've had it done multiple times. No fun, no fun.

[@deanwill14]

i had the same thing happen the bag was filled with blood

[@axiomloves21]

@@deanwill14 omfg!! How can a person be that cruel when they put a catheter in ya. To fill the bag with blood!! I would seriously force that nurse to let me put one in them incorrectly to feel my pain!

[@nightspicer]

@@deanwill14 bruh... What

[@kandacepatterson7965]

That is stupid..they can insert it once your put to sleep. Sue.

[@mustanglover2297]

I haven't really told this story much bc it was a very traumatic experience for me as a 17 year old girl, but 3 years ago, i was admitted to the mental hospital for suicidal thoughts. For those who don't know, it's routine to give a urine sample on admission. I got there late in the day, so when i handed the cup to the male nurse at the desk when i was done, he said "Uhhh...just put it in the corner." I KNEW, KNEW in that moment they were gonna lose it, but i ignored the thought and did what he said. The next day, they said they had never gotten a urine sample from me. I told them they certainly had, but that they were the ones who had lost it. They said "Well we need another one." I said "Ok, but i don't have to go rn, can you wait a few more hours?" They said "No, we need one RIGHT NOW.". So i gave the sample but they complained saying it wasn't enough.🤦 Then they said "Ok you HAVE to have a nurse in there with you, we NEED that sample." I tried as hard as i could, turned the sink on and let water flow, and the nurse turned her back, but i couldn't go with someone else in the room with me. I think it was the next day, they pulled me out of group therapy, and took me to my room to catherize me. When they asked if it was gonna hurt they just said "Probably". I laid down on my bed, and was trying to be cooperative, but the second i felt that catheter go in my legs clamped shut and i said "no please don't do it." A nurse got on top of my stomach and forced my legs open while the other one inserted the catheter. So much pain. 20 out of 10. So much pain, i couldn't even think the word no, let alone scream it. So i just screamed. The utter humiliation when the tube reached my bladder and i could feel the urine flow out. It felt like i was peeing on myself, but i couldn't physically stop it. I started crying. When it was over they sent me back to group therapy like nothing had happened. My friend asked me what was wrong and i tried to tell him quietly but they heard me and said "That is not appropriate for group discussion, stop it now." But the humiliation wasn't over. That night, when i went to get into bed, i noticed they hadn't changed my sheets, and there were urine stains on the blanket. It was too late to do laundry, so i had a choice. Either sleep in my own urine, or be freezing cold all night. I chose the blanket. I don't mean to talk down upon rape victims in any way, but the whole experience made me feel extremely violated. I've never been to a mental hospital since. I don't trust them anymore.

[@elonagashi9234]

I’m so sorry you had to go through this. I hate to think that there are such evil people in this world. I’ve had a somewhat similar experience happen to me once in the ER and to this day I still haven’t gotten over it. It was very traumatizing.

[@AerielFerguson]

Thank you for sharing your story.....I've never gone thru anything like this and am so sorry u had to go thru this experience.....such a trauma seems hard to get over and if I totally understand why u won't wanna trust nurses again.....I deeply empathize with u

[@howtowithelizabeth7513]

I hope u filled an abuse report

[@g-alicenine]

Omg I'm so sorry you had to go through that. That is beyond unprofessional of the staff, it's downright assault. I understand it's very traumatizing, but you have nothing to be ashamed of. They're the ones at fault. How are you with suicidal thoughts? Are they gone now. I hope you're living a life now that makes you feel better. Take care ❤️

[@mustanglover2297]

@@g-alicenine Thank you for the kind words. Yes, the suicidal thoughts are gone, and i am living a much happier life now with my husband and cat.❤

[@crazyfoley49]

"Catheter Conversations" sounds like a great medicine-themed podcast title.

[@Scintillate9]

as someone who’s had ~the pleasure~ of having urinary retention 5 times: catheters are the worst. you don’t notice how bad they hurt when you have urinary retention because let’s face it, you’re more focused on the whole “bladder is about to literally explode” thing, which is VERY painful. but when I had a urodynamics study this summer I literally had to walk out mid procedure because I couldn’t handle the pain from the catheter. I have NEVER walked out of a procedure. It wasn’t just that it hurt horribly, it hurt horribly, it stung, AND it was uncomfortable. I don’t know how to explain the difference between pain and uncomfortable pain, but I swear it exists.

[@lisagarlick7060]

Uncomfortable pain is so much worse than sharp pain. It turns my stomach in knots.

[@justmeamara]

I just had my Mitrofanoff (appendix used to create a catheterize-able channel from the belly button to bladder) in august for this very reason. There was no way I would be able to cath normally, and now I can freely cath through my belly button instead without pain. At most, it is a bit sore afterwards if I haven't used it enough that day. The suprapubic catheter during recovery was pretty painful too, but mainly if it was bothered, though I'm glad the first surgeon decided that it wouldn't have been a good option for me long-term. I hope that your bladder behaves better for you in the future!

[@Surdeigt]

As someone who had to regularly start using catheters as an adult; I don't think it hurts at all - WHEN you've learned to do it correctly and know where to put it. If you miss - or poke it where it shouldn't go, yes - it's not fun 😜 on men I wouldn't know.

[@janani1826]

@@lisagarlick7060 definitely Walking on a broken leg? Not great but i can deal Period cramps? Ofc not that bad but the ongoingness is worse same with headaches I'm sure it a fairly mild example compared to more people tho lol

[@Haghenveien]

I have had an urodynamic study and it wasn't really that bad for me. I think that in your case they might not have inserted the catheter as it should or that they didn't use the right catheter. I'm sorry that you had to experience so much pain because it shouldn't have hurted so much if it had been done properly.

[@lmvicente1]

My husband was in a wreck 17 years ago. He is paralyzed now and I’ve had to do his catheter for him. Soooo, yeah I’m not a nurse but I can do a male catheters like a champ 🤩🤩🤩🤷🏼‍♀️🤷🏼‍♀️🤷🏼‍♀️

[@savetheoceans1281]

LisaMarie, your husband must be the luckiest man in the world to have a wife like you. I hope he tells you that. 😄 Good on you girl!

[@FerRod2113]

Mad respect to you! It’s incredibly rare to find a partner that’ll be that down for you.

[@autumn8230]

​@@FerRod2113 sad that is the case

[@joshm8015]

I had a catheter once post-surgery, it wasn't that bad, any discomfort I had was overshadowed by the tremendous relief of finally being able to pee.

[@saniyarathod966]

Isn't there something about Dr Mike's smile??? It instantly makes you feel happy :)

[@joostvanderlee9569]

her lol

[@meha456]

My dad had an emergency catheder inserted and when the nurse inserted it, there was a loud pop and a major relief for my dad. The nurse was amazing, didn't get her name but thank you so much for helping!

[@AnthonyFlores-kq5uh]

The only channel where I can honestly say I’ve been here since Day 1 and seen all the videos.

[@AnthonyFlores-kq5uh]

Thanks for the great video, Doctor Mike! Bianca was one of my favorite guests, so I’m glad she was the one to start off this new channel. I’m looking forward to seeing all the great content you’re going to put here.

[@AnthonyFlores-kq5uh]

John patrick White, The team so often gets overlooked. They put so much hard work into making these videos, and I’m grateful to them too! I hesitate to say that Dr. Mike had nothing to do with this channel. If nothing else, we should credit him and Bianca for being featured in the video. But you’re right, the team are true heroes.

[@AnthonyFlores-kq5uh]

John patrick White, Upon reading some of the other comments on this video, I saw that Dr. Mike confirms that both he and the team manage this channel. So I suppose that answers that. Hope this helps!

[@DianaEricJ]

OMG I wish there had been a catheter queen at the hospital my daughter was at. She was just a few days old and had a major ABO blood disorder and they were trying to rule out any infections on top of that. They couldn’t get a clean urine sample so had to do a catheter. It took the nurse so many tries and it was pure torture. Then it still wasn’t clean and had to be done again but I asked her to get another nurse. I’m so thankful my daughter can’t remember it, but I still get sick to my stomach and feel panic try to rise up when I even hear the word catheter.

[@classicambo9781]

Paeds are so small, I am not surprised they had issues. I wouldn't attempt that at all, a urologist would be my recommendation. Poor baby girl and poor mumma.

[@dr.suyashgandhi2903]

We never use saline, we always use sterile water Saline causes crystallization cause problem Saline bad, sterile water good

[@peachxtaehyung]

Really? Ive had dr recommend me saline before to do bladder/cath flushes etc...

[@Drew-uv2zi]

@@peachxtaehyung Dr. Gandhi is referring to the ballon used in catheters. What you’re talking about is flushing the bladder and the part of the tube leading to the bladder.

[@peachxtaehyung]

@@Drew-uv2zi i know I was just saying my Dr uses/recommends saline for everything... Including that. Also I would think injecting saline into the actual bladder would be worse than putting it into a balloon that will keep the saline contained out of the bladder right? Sorry if I'm wrong but I'm curious...

[@doubleu1017]

You are right. Saline should not be inflated into the balloon. Sterile water should go into the balloon.

[@larrykingkong1995]

Looking for this exact comment. In my practice as a nurse, we are not encouraged to use saline to inflate the catheter ballon.

[@kimikhaos]

Two things I'll never forget learning in nursing school - One of my instructors swore that just before you do place a catheter, the urethra will wink at you😂 - If you do miss when catheterizing a female, leave it in while you try again so you know where *not* to put it

[@tanschi8449]

I think it is easier if you place your finger inside the vaginal canal so you don't miss the urethra. Especially if you are learning.

[@LivingOnPurpose1]

Interesting what you both shared 🤔

[@slowjukin03]

😂 hilarious

[@009lazynurse]

🤣

[@VictoriaAshley23]

I’ve heard to leave the catheter in if you miss as well.

[@daisyhart789]

This gives me major anxiety, like some people get about needles. I never ever want this done to me.

[@mamahlolimasipa9901]

I had 3 C-sections and i would say a catheter was the most painful thing in those operations.

[@colterbae]

oh god great

[@flintrock4210]

Yeah this just fueled my desire to be rich enough to afford a surrogate the day i would want a kid or not have a kid at all or just adopt. I’m not very squeamish but catheters just make my skin crawl.

[@EJaramillo]

I agree, it’s better if you get the spinal first and then a catheter.

[@mattfoley6082]

I'm a 60 year old man with enlarged prostate. Bladder was not emptying and my creatinine was high. Took ER SIX tries to get catheter in. Prostate was blocking it so they had use a larger/stiffer catheter. Hurt like hell despite lidocaine and morphine. They kept telling me to "relax". Yeah, easy for you to say.

[@Mike0in0Texas]

I just had it and so true. Hurts when being inserted and very uncomfortable process.

[@workingguy84]

I’m in the hospital right now, had a HOLEP prostate surgery this morning. Got a large catheter, wondering how much it is going to hurt in the morning when it comes out.

[@mattfoley6082]

@@workingguy84 Catheter removal is a breeze, don't worry, the worst is over.

[@workingguy84]

@@mattfoley6082 They just took it out. It wasn’t too bad but breath taking for a few seconds. Drinking lots of coffee, got to go to the bathroom before they let me go. Thanks for the info.

[@mattfoley6082]

@@workingguy84 Congrats on your "freedom"! I had my catheter in for six weeks. I was thrilled to be able to walk around without that thing hanging out of me.

[@mattbarneveld815]

I had to have a catheter a few years ago due to acute kidney failure (made a complete recovery thank god). Was pretty unwell at the time, but as a nurse, I was able to give the student nurse doing the procedure a few tips. Best tip is; after the local anaesthetic gel is inserted, don't let it just ooze out (gently squeeze the urethra closed) and give it time to work before passing the catheter!!! My experience was that the catheterisation was fine, it was having it insitu that was agony. Intense discomfort and the constant feeling of needing to pee was insane. For years I have told patients, "just relax and imagine you are peeing, the pee is flowing in to the bag" when I heard that complaint. Trust me, no amount of "relaxing" and imagining you are peeing relieves that discomfort!!!!!

[@RyanRedfox]

You got anesthetic gel?? They just went straight in for me!

[@TheBloggme]

​@@RyanRedfoxstandard practise here in oz

[@Perfectionist480]

As a guy who has had one.....never again. Worst pain ever going in.

[@lameplayr]

Yep. Have also had that before. Worst pain ever going in. 3 Times.

[@Beafree]

Im a woman and had a catheter done after having my first child, i guess they were worried i hadn’t peed on their time requirement. Anyways, I’d say on a scale of 1-10 for discomfort, it was a 1. Embarrassment scale of 1-10, a 10. Haha

[@re1fu]

after labor and delivery?? well, im assuming everything could be a pain scale of 1 after experiencing vaginal delivery :O :O

[@geriroush8004]

I had one during labor, because I could not pee. If I could have taken a commode out in the middle of the road and sat down and peed in it, I would have, that is how desperate I was. All I felt was blessed relief when they emptied my bladder.

[@mobando45]

The thing that's weird is this video popped up literally 20 minutes after practicing catheterizing in my Med Surg and Procedures course today

[@taniaallen7925]

I inserted my first catheter this weekend at clinicals!!

[@KatelynPollatz]

The hospital I go to uses external catheters. Nothing gets inserted into the bladder. No pain during insertion or removal. Much more comfortable as well.

[@Chemeleon15]

For external catheters don’t you need to be awake to actively urinate into them? If you’re under sedation, you can’t feel when it’s time to pee into the apparatus

[@michellepaulson7444]

External catheters are used whenever possible to avoid internal catheters, since inserting internal catheters increases the risk of infection. However, external catheters cannot be used for every situation

[@morganalayna4247]

Those are great unless there’s a urinary retention issue.

[@KatelynPollatz]

Chemeleon15 my mom was under sedation and on a ventilator and she had an external. The external used a low amount of suction to collect her urine.

[@Chemeleon15]

@@KatelynPollatz Ok, good to know

[@ketankuttikar2223]

Ngl this was the most horrible experience ever in my life and dont wanna go through that pain again

[@ShayleneReynolds]

I had an epidural that absolutely didn’t work lol, but because of that they did a catheter. I honestly didn’t feel it. I knew what they were doing but there was no pain. I also had some people trying to check my cervix and it was even more painful than my contractions… Nurses make such a difference in a patience experience in the hospital! They do so much before the doctor shows up.

[@Someone_38]

Yooooo love this channel!!!!! 😊

[@zuppadigamberetti7288]

I’m 17, and just had my first catheter today. It was quite difficult but it’s way scarier than painful, also the fact that it’s not common for someone my age to have this kind of medical issues made it a bit shocking too.

[@seNiaaa1990]

do you do something to reduce pain ?

[@panthera9722]

i just turned 14, and i have to get a catheter in a few hours. i know you maybe not respond but i am so scared and i don’t know what to do please help

[@TheBloggme]

​@@panthera9722how did it go

[@autumn8230]

​@@TheBloggmehe died 😢

[@birdyfeederz7940]

His face at 2:05, lol. Probably the expression every man in the audience is wearing right now

[@connorreese335]

I’m a 20 year old male, chronic kidney disease patient, who is otherwise healthy and let me tell you… I HATE catheters. I’ve had many procedures and I’d rather get another kidney transplant then have that tube shoved up my you-know-where again. It does depend on the nurse but still, to me, that should always be an out-only hole. 8/10 pain in my opinion.

[@annabellj2215]

My brother had a catheter inserted last year but it was done incorrectly. He couldn't urinate for about ten hours which led to a urosepsis (that's the German word, I'm not sure if it's correct 😅) We told the nurses many times and they just said they couldn't do anything without a doctor being there. My brother was in so much pain because his bladder was so full, almost as big as a melon. At one point he couldn't even move his head anymore because he was in so much pain.. It was horrifying and the nurses didn't do anything, not even flush the catheter even though he had kidney stones removed and there could have been one blocking the catheter.. He had to spend a night at ICU because his general condition got so bad. The hospital he stayed at really sucked..

[@Spiritualsurvivalguide]

That’s awful! I’m not sure what the scope of practice is for nurses in Germany but that would be unacceptable where I’m from! I would first notice on my rounds that his catheter wasn’t draining properly before his bladder even got that full, let’s be honest! It should have at least 30ml/he for urine output. But say it was still draining but was spotty, and he was retaining and starting to get uncomfortable, then I’d irrigate the catheter until it started running again and his bladder was empty. If I couldn’t get the catheter to work, then I’d re-catheterize with a larger catheter. Hope your bro is ok now!

[@heatherbeane3234]

That is awful all the nurses that I have worked with (nursing home) flush them with 100cc and we are to check them every 30 minutes for the first hour then every hour after that or when we have 400cc in the bag witch should have in a 2hr time period if not more.

[@kadieleesilva773]

I honestly think it depends on the person. This summer I had to have one and it was a good 7-8 in pain and I have a fairly high pain tolerance. Also I HATE the whole “uncomfortable” thing versus painful. I get why they say it like that but as a patient it always feels like super patronizing to me.

[@krystlepoulin6382]

I learned from a labor and delivery nurse that there are different sizes of catheters. If it's painful, ask for a pediatric size. I personally have a scar tissue issue from surgeries as a child that prevent me from being comfortable with a normal adult size cath but the smaller cath worked perfectly and wasn't uncomfortable at all.

[@carinas1493]

I've had many catheters due to a tumor in my uterus pushing on my bladder and I really didn't find them painful. However, my bladder being SOOO EXTREMELY full was worse then childbirth (in my opinion) and I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy. My bladder nearly ruptured, so think of your bladder full times 10! I could barely walk, it was more of a waddle, It was horrible 🥺 So the relief from a catheter was like heaven sent. Anyways I have no idea why I'm even writing this comment.. Lol

[@19530ashland]

You don’t have a prostate

[@Peachypopcorn]

I know the feeling, thought I was going to die 😭

[@Twobagsnolegs]

I Have Spina Bifida & started Cathing myself at 7 yrs old. I use to help new nurses learn to cath pediatric patients. At 12 I got a bladder stoma since i started to reflux. And at 31 i got a urostomy.

[@PowerUpJohn]

As a male with recurrent prostate infections and urethral strictures, I would give insertion a solid 8-9 out of 10, but each individual is different on what they experience.. I won't let anyone insert one in me without my being heavily sedated or put to sleep as foley catheters and cystoscopies are absolutely excruciating!

[@iathenakemp8043]

is it me or is dr mike looking at Bianca with "the eyes" he smiles differently with her too. Probably me just seeing shit

[@hissibling933]

Years ago I was an ER nurse. I remember an elderly man with dementia was sent in from the nursing home he lived in because he had urinary retention. He was diagnosed with a huuuuge obstruction and was scheduled to go to the OR for surgery. We inserted a s 3 way catheter with a 30 cc bulb. He promptly pulled it out. This happened twice more and the surgeon sent him home as he no longer was obstructed. Dang! No medical training at all and he managed to cure himself.

[@kandacepatterson7965]

😅😅😅😅

[@tiannabrown566]

I had a catheter when I had my c section when they took it out it felt like a very dry tampon coming out

[@cassidybrewer]

🤮 I had a vaginal birth but omg the thought of the dry tampon feeling is so terrible

[@amandarisdal]

Did they ask if you wanted one or did they just do it? I’m getting a planned c section and the catheter part is the only thing I’m scared of lol

[@yc0995]

@@amandarisdal Not original poster but I had double knee surgery this year and I got pretty much the equivalent anesthesia, basically from my stomach to my feet I wasn't able to feel. They are going to put it in wether you want it or not because you will not be able to stand or feel if you are peeing. You will not feel anything. I didn't even know I had one until I looked at the bag while my mom was adjusting my blanket

[@amandarisdal]

@@yc0995 okay thank you, I guess if I’m numb then it won’t matter

[@MinMeows_Booty]

I had an epidural and needed a catheter. After pushing a baby out, I didn’t even notice the catheter removal.😅

[@andrewbatts7678]

I was brought in extremely intoxicated, they said i was .39, i had became combative, they had sedated me and i was out until i remember them putting the catheter in then flipped out. I woke up 12 hours later still restrained and cathed with no memory returning of the events for a few months

[@meaganwallwork5395]

I had to have a catheter when I was 5 and 6, for kidney reflux. It was so painful, a 4 is a load of bs. It was more like a 7 in terms of pain, at least for a child. My memory maybe skewed slightly but it was one of the most painful things and gave my a heaping pile of medical trauma.

[@vt3039]

I know a major issue for kids receiving medical treatment is that sometimes there isn't a correct size; there's either baby or adult, so they have to use the adult size on the kid. That's the worst. My sympathies.

[@jesstpwk]

I had the exact same thing when I was 7 and the catheter burned coming out. It was so bloody painful. Worse than the pain from my surgery

[@MicrowaveLightning]

Me too! I was 6 an it had an effect on my sexuality and my relationship with my mother for the rest of my life. I need to hear stories like mine

[@Legal.Knievel]

I'm a healthy female and have had two caths placed while awake before my c-sections (under general anesthesia, so not numb by a spinal) and it was EXTREMELY painful both times. Like 12/10 painful.

[@meaganwallwork5395]

Ok that sucks but I'm glad I'm not the only one. I had to have one when I was 5 and 6 because I had kidney reflux and it was extremely painful. Hearing her say 4/10 felt really weird. Like no I distinctly remember it being closer to a 10. I've been hit by a car before and I honestly don't know which I prefer.

[@Legal.Knievel]

@@meaganwallwork5395 the catheter is the reason I was scared to ever get pregnant again because I was so scared of the possibility of needing another one. It was worse than my incision pain. I tried to refuse one the second time around because of how painful it was the first time but they told me how important it was, so I did it for my baby but golly... it hurt even worse the second time, worse than the foley bulb they placed for induction and worse than contractions.

[@valerie4912]

Why was she shy to say urethra? 😂😂 Cute! In and Out catheters are worth mentioning 😆

[@BBFvids]

Valerie I think she was trying to explain it in a way so that the general population can understand. Not everyone will know the term “urethra”

[@timdella92]

She was not trying to say urethra, I think.

[@rubiirae]

Medical professionals are trained to communicate with patients and general public by using plain language to avoid misunderstanding and confusion. I highly doubt anyone who insert catheter for patients on a regular basis would be shy to say the word 'urethra'.

[@valerie4912]

@@rubiirae Gee thanks. I as a medical professional had no idea 😂

[@LoneYote1]

@@rubiirae I find it best to ask about their knowledge base to tailor it. I would think that people watching this might have the base knowledge to make urethra an acceptable term.

[@1609paguy]

I have been doing it to my self, 3 times a day. Very little pain if you take your time. I have an enlarged prostate, so the gave me the ones with the hooked end. so I could work my way past the prostate by twisting back and forth a little until it goes past. Very easy to get used to.

[@paranoiarpincess]

The one and only catheter I've ever had, I was in MSICU, and I was suffering from brain trauma. The only words I could say were "yes" "bathroom" and "birthday" so because they couldn't get a clear answer when asking if I had to go to the bathroom, they decided a catheter was necessary. Unfortunately, however, the person who had been chosen to do said catheter had never done them before. So needless to say, I HATED the entire experience! I luckily didn't have it in long, and when I was finally able to speak, I told them I didn't like the catheter because I thought I waa fully capable of getting myself to the bathroom if I needed to. I was clearly not. The doctor that came to help do the Catheter was new, and had never done one before. New doc tries three fricken times before being happiest with the insertion, and when hes done, I feel like it is constantly falling out. :S

[@Clyde2213]

I had a lot of genital repair surgeries and left a lot of scar tissue. So the removal of a catheter hurts on a pain scale of 10 out of 10. So I make sure that prior to being woke up after any surgery, I make sure the catheter is removed period.

[@nemo227]

Eighty five year old man -- and I've had 3 catheters. No trauma. Very minimal discomfort and no pain.

[@cjinasia9266]

They definitely can hurt, nowhere near a kidney stone level. The pain stops immediately once it is in. 4 is a fair estimate. Nurses tend to go slower and be more gentle.

[@tamicoil7069]

I have had Foley catheters many times, and they don't hurt going in, or being in, or coming out. I actually intermittent catheterize myself because I have Spina Bifida and have nerve damage but I do feel my bladder, so if it hurt I would feel it.

[@jjjfo1818]

Hey same! Was actually just recommended to use foley overnight and I’ve been hesitant cuz normal cathing I’m fine but with the leaving it in and the balloon I’m like ehhhh idk also sleeping idk how comfortable it will be

[@MissDivaRose]

As a 22 year old female I’ve had a catheter put in while fully awake. I was unable to pee after a total hip replacement and my bladder was fit to burst. I can honestly say the nurse putting the catheter in did amazing. I was so anxious and worried it would hurt and it was only a 2 out of 10. I even said to the nurse “is that is?” Once it was in 😂

[@BuickDoc]

Ten years ago I had a CABG, coronary artery bypass graft. The most painful part waking up was the catheter. There was this deep-seated gnawing pain like a badger was in my bladder digging. I begged them to remove it. I lay there in total agony for two hours before they got permission and removed it: Immediate Relief.

[@91722854]

had it once, not a pleasant experience during the insertion and duration of it being inside, but still appreciated the ingenuity of the balloon and how it stops the tube from coming out, finding it cool somehow alleviated the uncomforting feeling

[@2katkitty]

I have had three C-sections and the best Foley insertion was with my third because I had already had my spinal. They were also training a new OR student nurse, so she didn’t have to worry about me flinching. I will say the other two were not bad. Personally, I think a vaginal exam with a cold speculum is worse.

[@birdyfeederz7940]

Yes to "insert the catheter after you already can't feel anything below the waist". I had an epidural first, and only knew the catheter was there because they told me, and I saw them remove it

[@uschip.6246]

I hope I never have to experience that. Or if so, only when I am unconscious. Peace and Love ✌🏽❤️

[@paft]

I don't know about anyone else, but this is my worst nightmare. Really freaks me out and makes me feel ill. I'd rather die than have that done.

[@studymusic4882]

I went to a hospital that had a little vacuum suction machine that collected patients’ urine instead of an inserted catheter, it was really cool! Also helps preventing catheter infections

[@ApRiL3706]

That is called a purewick. It was invented in the last 2 years. It is a lifesaver for incontinent women! Before the purewick, they'd pee on themselves and overtime rhey have skin breakdown. It is hard for healthcare workers to constantly change them because we get so busy. Especially if they have an overactive bladder. The purewick keeps them dry!

[@studymusic4882]

@@ApRiL3706 that’s amazing! Thank you so much for letting me know what it’s called, it’s a great invention!

[@Dblock8998]

Having a catheter was the most degrading moment of my life so far

[@yoongiswife6173]

As a person who insert them-I thought it was only painful if people decided to pull it out while the balloon is inflated. I guess it’s painful either way.

[@208212jmhl]

I have nerve damage there from a previous procedure, insertion is excruciating. I need to be fully sedated or it gets stuck.

[@dinazwitscher9872]

0:43 so smoooth Dr. Mike. Getting people to do what you want :P

[@jakeaurod]

Unpopular take: removing a urinary catheter (for a male) feels uncomfortably almost like orgasm. I've only been cathed twice, and I was unconscious both times (1st time was pre-surgery sedation, second time was post-cardiac arrest coma). The second time I had one removed was more painful. I don't know if it was an issue with the cath or because I had hematuria from kidney and intestinal injuries. On reflection, the first time I was on morphine.

[@priscillaayine9614]

I woke up from a procedure recently and the catheter hurt so bad, turns out it wasn’t inserted properly. I wish I could meet the person who placed it, to let them know they didn’t to a good job.

[@bovine71211]

As having a Catheter before well can't say about insertion since I was out for surgery but, removing it felt like a burning ring of fire all the way out my urethra. 0 out of 10 do not recommend.

[@soumya7234]

Finally a little more extra of dr mike

[@garycole6504]

U sad git.🥱

[@jimdoyle4345]

I have had the unfortunate time of 6 surgeries in a year and a half. I'm currently recovering (7 weeks post surgery) from Spinal Fusion Surgery of L3, L4, L5, and S1. I truly feel getting a catheter, is vile for a guy. One thing I asked for, to avoid the pain, and embarrassment of getting a catheter, is requesting it put in, in the OR, after I'm put under, and demanding it not be there when I wake up. I was given respect to my wishes. I did not want 2 nurses coming to my bedside to put it in me awake upsetting me even more, before surgery. That's usually how it is done too. 2 females, with a male. Male nurses are far and inbetween. Patients CAN speak up about things like this. Men do have modesty, feelings and want privacy respected. Even after spinal fusion, I was able to stand, and walk to the toilet and go, standing up. I did NOT want that thing in me. I think it was better for me, because it made me stand and walk and get out of bed. My 2 cents as a guy, not wanting catheters. Even after all my surgeries, I still have never felt one being given to me, or taken out.

[@colemccormick1671]

Wish i got that treatment when i had surgery at 6 years old.. fully awake and aware for in and out and its the worst experience of my life, it affects every single day of your life. If its not the memory and feeling burn into your brain its the trauma response.

[@SaimaTheGreat]

She was blushing HARD 😭😭 definitely flustered

[@saladking2370]

How many IV's do you think you've done this year as a nurse? Up in the 1000's?

[@annaohare8263]

More way more

[@StanWatt.]

I had two medical teams not listen to me after they gave me 10mls of Morphine. I was over 55 years of age. This can mean men require a catheter. More than 6mls of morphine can make men retain urine as can general anaesthetics. I told both teams they never did it. In the end, I had doctors running along corridors to get a catheter. I swear a bladder close to rupturing is terrifying and painful. I gave the surgeons hell in front of the entire ward and staff. You have never seen surgeons look so sheepish. No Dr title doesn't make me an idiot.

[@victorgomez6330]

I was asked by the nurse if I wanted to take out the catheter by myself at the end of the surgery. I said yeah, but as soon as I started to pull a bit I felt the terrible pain and I was like "nah f*ck this I ain't doing that" so I asked the nurse to do it for me. I couldn't pee comfortably for about an entire week. Catheters are evil

[@ApRiL3706]

The balloon was not deflated then. That balloon keeps the cathter in place. Once it is deflated, you can oull the catheter out easily

[@victorgomez6330]

@@ApRiL3706 good to know! I'll keep that in mind if I ever happen to be in a hospital bed again lol

[@ApRiL3706]

@@victorgomez6330 You're welcome! It is not something you would have known and it is odd to me that the nurse would ask you to do it yourself. Either me or the tech pull the catheters out. We've never asked patients to do it themselves.

[@smilinj6074]

I’ve only had a catheter put in once while I was only partially sedated. It was uncomfortable because of the pressure. I can only guess that it would be more uncomfortable if an infection.

[@TheMicroTrak]

Catheterization hurts a lot less than urinary retention...

[@mewntay230]

True! Goodness so true.

[@MrBlurrysm]

Sure it is

[@austinl.2703]

I've been using intermittent catheters 5 times (or more) a day for over 10 years. It's not a problem at all. The pain scale even the first time was a 2 out of 10. I'm guessing a foley catheter is bigger. I've had about 14 surgeries in my life but I only remember them taking it out once and it didn't hurt, but I was heavily drugged. Intermittent Catheters have been a miracle in my life !

[@riptobias]

I'm totally biased, as I've used catheters on myself every day for most of my life, but personally I'd say uncomfortability level: 2. Unless you have a UTI or something else going on down there - or your nurse is... not gentle. An issue I find to be quite common with nurses putting in a catheter is they tend to be too rough. Not having had it done to themselves could be a factor there, but more often than not, I find it's the experienced nurses who "have done this a thousand times" who seem more prone to be rough. So, even though they may not know how it feels personally, they're on autopilot doing it. A bizarre mix of experience and inexperience right there, really.

[@rizzy1789]

Hey doc u looked so tired/ exhausted in the video! Pls dont overwork!❤️ The video was definitely informative!

[@MsKatVlogs]

I say getting the cath put in was like a 2, and mostly because someone was touching between my legs and I am ticklish AF. (I giggled all the way through a EKG last week for giggle scale reference) Getting it taken out Id say would be a 4(?). The nurse was super empathetic and was honest that it wouldnt come out as easy as it went in (cause of the now partially inflated balloon). She warned me before the final tug and it stang for like 30 seconds and was totally good. I had a mild sensation that lasted for a few minutes but nothing unexpected or painful. Overall cath experience I would say a 3.5/10 for uncomfortablness. The nurse even let me put my trackies back on instead of changing into a gown because the cord was really long.

[@CarlosGarcia-ls6do]

Dr mike rocks 🤘keep up the grind bro 🙂

[@joshuajackson1616]

I had a bunch of blood and blood clots in my bladder so I went to the ER and they put a catheter in and let me go home. I was supposed to see a doctor a few days later. So the nurse in the ER told me to make sure they know they put 30cc in the balloon when they usually use 10cc. I ended up having to go back to the ER and was admitted cause I was losing too much blood. At the end when I was able to go home they came to take the catheter out. Right as they grabbed it to pull it out it hit me that theirs 30cc not 10cc. I was so lucky to remember that.

[@zb7608]

My catheter was accidentally pulled as they transferred me from the OR to the ICU. Now every time I have to have a catheter it makes my bladder cramp. That is miserable! It made the discomfort of an abdominal hysterectomy and scar stripping (several years after the incident with the catheter removal) feel like a walk in the park!

[@Burtonbov]

I've had several catheterizations, both one use caths and long term Foley catheters. None used any pre-insertion anesthetics. None really hurt other than a mild sting as it passed through the prostate. All of the caths were inserted because of severe urine retention and relief from the urine retention quickly offset any discomfort from the cath. I also have had two cystoscopic procedures. Both used a pre-insertion anesthetic, but both still stung just like the catheters did. Removal of all of the devices did not hurt, and actually were a bit sensual.

[@chigozieamadi1843]

Have ýour urine retention been solved using catheter?

[@Lailavvv]

I had to have one for a surgery, and I would never think to pull it out mam. And I was glad I was already under when it was inserted. And getting it out was no problem honestly

[@kenhorne5650]

It hurts maybe 9. When had UTI and retension to kidneys had 4 guys holding me

[@HBickford96]

As someone who has had VCUGs four times in her life before she was 13, let me tell you... I'm absolutely terrified of catheters now. I feel like crying whenever I think about those experiences and go into an emotional breakdown because of it. They sting, they're incredibly painful, and they just feel WRONG.

[@colemccormick1671]

I was 6 and i definitly agree with you.. worst experience of my life and you deal with the effects forever

[@peterpotter1050]

and they told me it wouldn't hurt

[@LadyMiah]

As a patient who had catheters and even double catheters (one in bladder, one in kidney), it's not physically painful. But it's somewhat uncomfortable. It was mainly mentally difficult and scary. How can doctors and nurses help patients with the mental part of this?

[@michaezell4607]

They hurt like HELL!! Last time I needed one I had it in for a couple of days.

[@CindyWu1665]

I had a urinary retention when I was 23 and had to have a catheter in and inserting wasn’t bad, it only burned it but. When they inflated the balloon and strapped the catheter on my thigh, they drained out like 600 cc of pee. I didn’t have much problem with it as I was walking around carrying that bag. It was actually quite a relief when they inserted the catheter. That balloon acted like a cushion for the floor of my bladder. It wasn’t bad when they removed it

[@BigTony2Guns]

What type of Catheter does the NURSE recommend for A Male To Self-Catheter ?? What is a Kuday catheter? Sometimes known as a coude or curved tip catheter, a coudé tip catheter (pronounced “coo-day”) has a slight bend or curve at the insertion tip. This angled insertion tip can navigate past difficult urethral passages for many reasons, including false passages, obstructions, strictures in the urethra, and more.

[@austinl.2703]

I think the BEST intermittent catheter is the RUSCH Flowcath Quick from Teflex. I've tried many others and this is the softest and slipperyist (slickest ?) and easiest to use.

[@paulsdrc]

After prostate cancer and all the adventures that occur after that, pain (scale with someone that knows what they’re doing), about a 2-3. Never let an intern or resident do it, especially a male. They tend to have the “ no big deal attitude “. The serious pain is from the cath being in for an extended time.

[@faith1270]

I’m excited for Bear clips on this channel ❤️

[@jerryayres5744]

I had an elderly nurse (female, not that it matters) insert a Foley catheter in me (I’m a male) for urinary retention. She “forgot “ to lube it before inserting. Hurt like hell. Later had a more experienced urology nurse insert one and didn’t feel a thing. Had a cystoscopy too. Fortunately the prep nurse injected Lydocaine into my urethra first and it was all painless. Experience matters.

[@w.tibbsclemens636]

this women is in the wrong profession. She's ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS !!!

[@ernestmac13]

I wasn't awake when they put mine in, and I don't remember about when it was removed. I wasn't uncomfortable while it was in, I needed it when in the hospital for 4 or 5 days due to a kidney stone. This was a few years after donating my left kidney to a cousin, so it was a scary thing to go through. When I was in training during Hospital Corpsman School at Balboa Hospital in San Diego, we had an old man who was trying to remove his catheter while the balloon was inflated. Everyone was in shock for a second and were like, what are you doing? I don't know how true it is, but the hospital staff told me when I had the catheder said, I was passing in an hour what healthy people did in a day. While no longer in the military or working in medicine, I still have a strong interest in the development of modern medicine, medical technology. I just read yesterday about a study regrowing facial and scalp muscles and other tissues including saliva glands and mentioned a disease or disorder this could help. Maybe someday we won't need to do face transplants, we can just grow the new tissue on the person's face.

[@JAYZ999]

My brother had to have a catheter inserted after a surgery and he says that was the worst pain he ever felt. Now I think maybe it was because the doctor wasn’t experienced a “mr catheter” or the kit she had wasn’t the best.

[@dinazwitscher9872]

WHAT 😱 another video. Wow we are spoooiiled

[@gregfawcett4043]

I've had the dubious pleasure of a Foley catheter. While it was not the highlight of my day, it was not horrible. I found that there were 2 points of discomfort. (I was 64 at the time). One was getting past my prostate and 2 was penetrating my sphincter. This was the first time I'd had this procedure done and I was very tense.

[@erinrussell6068]

I've only ever done them to females (Maternity), and mostly on labouring women - they tend to be more focused on the labour pain to even notice any discomfort from the catheter. They can be difficult too if the head is pushing on their urethra, postnatally if they are retaining urine the comfort of an empty bladder is better than the catheter.

[@my-yt-inputs2580]

I had a Radical Prostatectomy last Nov and the worst part of the whole ordeal was wearing the catheter post procedure. Ugg what a pain for the 2 weeks after. Just irritating to wear. So glad to get it out. Bladder spasms didn't help either.

[@danielmarquis5258]

Forget about 1-10, my pain was a solid 100. I mean the catheter tore the uretha tissue and bled for days. I was very suicidal as a result.

[@michaelmorgan9753]

It’s a 10 almost every time I had to get it done,and I’ve been awake every single time .

[@oishi7992]

Can anesthetic be given during catheterization??

[@ninjasiren]

I had a catheter inserted to me once when I was hospitalized. Geez, they thought the anesthesia was in effect fully. Nope, I felt the pain. Worse than an injection or blood drawn out. 1-2 weeks after the catheter was removed, I still felt the sensation of the catheter inside me. I'll rather have my blood drawn out every six hours than a catheter. (I had contracted Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever about 3 years ago, that's why I had blood drawn every six hours) After 4-5 blood drawn, my pain tolerance went up. One of that blood drawing happens to have one nurse who can't find my pulse. I was awake and moving, but he can't find my pulse. (I have a condition where my pulse is usually weak or cannot be felt easily, my mom has it too. We both have iron deficiency anemia as well.)