Urinary Catheter Care at Home: What Families Should Know
A urinary (Foley) catheter is common after surgery or during recovery. With basic hygiene and timely changes by trained staff, it can be managed comfortably at home.
Home Nursing
Keep it clean
Wash hands before touching the catheter, keep the area clean and dry, and ensure the drainage bag stays below bladder level to prevent backflow.
Watch the output
Note the colour and amount of urine. Cloudy, bloody or foul-smelling urine, or no drainage, are signs to seek help promptly.
Change on schedule
Foley catheters are changed periodically as advised by the doctor. Our nursing team performs the change hygienically at home — painless and quick.
FAQs
How often should a urinary catheter be changed?
Typically every few weeks as advised by the treating doctor, or sooner if there is blockage or infection. We can change it at home.
Is catheter change painful?
Done by trained staff it is quick and generally painless. Call +91 99380 02034 to book a home visit.