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Medical Conditions - Self Catheterization

"Self-catheterization, also called clean intermittent catheterization (CIC), is a way to empty the bladder when having difficulty urinating. The procedure involves inserting a thin, hollow tube called a catheter into the bladder through the urethra. People with certain medical conditions may need self-catheterization, such as bladder surgery, multiple sclerosis, enlarged prostate, stroke, and urinary incontinence. "

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Self Catheterization - A Procedure to Drain Urine

Self-catheterization or clean intermittent catheterization is a procedure in which a catheter is used to drain urine. Read the article to learn more.

5 min readNovember 24, 2022