Catheters & Drains · Short answers
What is clean intermittent catheterization?
It means inserting a thin tube into the bladder several times a day to drain urine, then removing it.
The short answer
It means inserting a thin tube into the bladder several times a day to drain urine, then removing it.
A closer look
It's used when the bladder doesn't empty on its own. It lowers infection risk compared with leaving a catheter in.
Most people learn it quickly with training.
What you can do next
If you have trouble emptying your bladder, schedule a visit.
How we talk about this in Johns Creek and Cumming
If this topic is why you are booking, tell us when you call or use Book online so we can place you in Johns Creek or Cumming. Operating-room steps that follow a clinic plan are performed at Johns Creek.
Where to read more
What is clean intermittent catheterization?
It means inserting a thin tube into the bladder several times a day to drain urine, then removing it.
Can I discuss this at either office?
Yes. We see patients at the Johns Creek Clinic & Surgery Center and at the Cumming Clinic. Mention catheters & drains when you book, and we will place the visit.
Request an appointment at Advanced Urology. Call 678-344-8900 or Book online.
Whenever a visit would help, the Johns Creek and Cumming teams are a phone call or a booked appointment away.