During the day, the catheter may be connected to a bag attached to the leg. The bag must be emptied periodically because most will hold only 500 cc. At night, the catheter should be attached to a large drainage bag. This need not be emptied until morning. Your physician will determine how frequently you should have your catheter changed.
Women are more affected than men.
This may permit small numbers of bacteria from the anal region to get into the urethra and travel to the bladder. This happens fairly often even in women who bathe frequently and are careful in their hygiene. Another cause of urinary tract infection is related to urine retention, or not emptying the bladder completely. The urine that stays in the bladder is much more susceptible to infection. Back Pain Abdominal Pain Nausea, vomiting Changes may be noted in the color and characteristics of urine, such as mucus, blood, or odor.