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Inactive bladder with NO elasticity remaining

Kidney & Bladder | Last Active: May 14 10:24am | Replies (28)
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@earltmiller

Hello
I just started to self cath a few months ago and have absolutely no problem with it. I live in a beach town in Mexico and a bag really shouldn’t be worn with shorts on. I some days forget in the afternoon to cath and only do it 3 times a day. The doctor says I should do it 5 times a day. I don’t really understand why. Does anyone have an understanding of why we are supposed to do it 5 times a day?

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Apr 8 11:52am

@earltmiller Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I do not self-cath so I cannot offer any experience. But logically, my mind goes to the idea of not over-extending your bladder, and helping keep your kidneys healthy. Does this sound plausible to you?
Ginger

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