Etiology, Management of Catheter-related Bladder Discomfort with Pharmacological Agents and Non-pharmacological Means

Authors

  • Ashraf Uddin Mallik Professor, Department of Urology, Khwaja Yunus Ali Medical College and Hospital, Sirajganj, Bangladesh.
  • Md Mostafizur Rahman Associate Professor and Head, Department of Urology, Khwaja Yunus Ali Medical College and Hospital, Sirajganj, Bangladesh.
  • Rajib Kumar Mazumdar Assistant Professor, Department of Urology, Khwaja Yunus Ali Medical College and Hospital, Sirajganj, Bangladesh.
  • Uttam Karmaker Professor, Department of Urology, Dinajpur Medical College and Hospital, Dinajpur, Bangladesh.
  • Marufur Rahman Register, Department of Urology, Khwaja Yunus Ali Medical College and Hospital, Sirajganj, Bangladesh.
  • Yeasir Arafat Samrat Assistant Register, Department of Urology, Khwaja Yunus Ali Medical College and Hospital, Sirajganj, Bangladesh.
  • Sanjida Islam Medical Officer, Department of Urology, Khwaja Yunus Ali Medical College and Hospital, Sirajganj, Bangladesh.
  • Forhad Hossain Medical Officer, Department of Urology, Khwaja Yunus Ali Medical College and Hospital, Sirajganj, Bangladesh.
  • Shanjida Khatun Anni Medical Officer, Department of Urology, Khwaja Yunus Ali Medical College and Hospital, Sirajganj, Bangladesh.
  • Sayma Khatun Medical Officer, Department of Urology, Khwaja Yunus Ali Medical College and Hospital, Sirajganj, Bangladesh.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/kyamcj.v16i1.82969

Keywords:

CRBD, Self-retaining Balloon Catheter, Non-pharmaceutical Interventions, Quality of life

Abstract

Self-retaining balloon catheters are essential for effective urine drainage following urological and other major surgeries. However, their use can sometimes lead to catheter-related bladder discomfort (CRBD), a condition that causes significant distress, reduces quality of life, and requires prompt management. A systematic review was conducted using Medline, PubMed, Google, and CINAHL to identify relevant articles aligned with the study's objectives. A total of 13 articles were included in the review, with some from CINAHL specifically focusing on non-pharmaceutical approaches for managing CRBD symptoms. In addition to pharmaceutical treatments, several non-pharmaceutical interventions, easily implemented by nurses, were found effective. These include reducing the catheter balloon size, securely fixing the catheter, properly positioning the urine bag, using a catheter valve, addressing constipation, encouraging increased fluid intake, and recommending a diet rich in fluids and fiber. These measures were demonstrated to alleviate CRBD symptoms significantly.

KYAMC Journal Vol. 16, No. 01, April 2025: 41-47

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2025-08-28

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Mallik, A. U., Rahman, M. M., Mazumdar, R. K., Karmaker, U., Rahman, M., Samrat, Y. A., … Khatun, S. (2025). Etiology, Management of Catheter-related Bladder Discomfort with Pharmacological Agents and Non-pharmacological Means. KYAMC Journal, 16(1), 41–47. https://doi.org/10.3329/kyamcj.v16i1.82969

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Vol. 16 No. 1 (2025)

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Review Articles

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