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[|Human|] I am a middle aged male with an enlarged prostate who recently had a catheter in place for 10 days. I was taught how to put the catheter in myself and this caused a UTI. I am currently without a catheter in place and am wondering if it would be beneficial for me to put the catheter back in. I feel the need to urinate but can t that well due to the enlarged prostate and I am wondering if this backup of urine is bad for my UTI. Will this worsen my infection or help it?
[|AI|]  Thanks for asking in Chat Doctor forum In short: catheter is a double-edged sword now Explanation: Enlarged prostate with difficulty in urination can increase infection and intern catheter may again insert infection. So, consult your doctor regarding this.  He may put you on antibiotic prophylaxis whenever you are on catheter now onwards. For time being got urine tested for culture and sensitivity and get treated for UTI.