Injections, Drips & Treatments
About this service
Male bladder catheterisation in Windhoek at Eastgate Clinic involves inserting a urinary catheter to drain the bladder, performed in our rooms outside of an operating theatre setting. This procedure can bring quick relief when the bladder is unable to empty properly, a situation that can be uncomfortable and, at times, urgent. Your doctor will assess your symptoms and history before proceeding, using a sterile technique to insert the catheter as gently as possible.
Depending on the underlying cause, the catheter may be temporary or your doctor may discuss longer-term management options with you. If you are struggling to pass urine, contact us as soon as possible.
What to expect
- Your doctor asks about your urine flow, prostate history and how long you have been unable to pass urine
- A sterile technique is used to insert the catheter
- Anaesthetic gel is applied before the catheter is passed to ease insertion
- Your doctor will discuss whether the catheter stays in or is removed
- Follow-up care depends on the underlying cause of retention
Who is it for?
You may be advised to have this if you are dealing with:
- Difficulty or inability to pass urine
- A painfully full, distended bladder
- Known prostate problems affecting urine flow
- A doctor's advice to have the bladder drained
- Ongoing urinary retention needing catheter management
Frequently asked questions
When should a man see a doctor about not being able to pass urine?
Straight away. Being unable to pass urine with a full, painful bladder is urgent, and draining it promptly can prevent further discomfort and pressure on the kidneys.
How is a male urinary catheter inserted?
Your doctor uses a sterile technique and a lubricating anaesthetic gel to pass a thin flexible tube through the urethra into the bladder. Urine then drains into a bag and the bladder empties within minutes.
Will I go home with the catheter in place?
That depends on why the bladder stopped emptying. Some men have it removed once the bladder is drained, while others keep it in for a while and your doctor arranges follow-up or a specialist opinion.
Ready to book your male bladder catheterisation?
Choose a date and time online and we will confirm your appointment at Eastgate Clinic in Windhoek. Medical aid and private patients welcome.