Suprapubic catheterization can be used instead of the Foley catheter. It is suitable for both short and long-term catheterization. However, intermittent urethral catheterization is preferred than suprapubic catheterization in most cases. Intermittent catheterization involves using a catheter once or twice a week. A medical professional will usually recommend this method if you need to have your urine drained occasionally but don't want to use a permanent catheter. This procedure is often done as part of a rehabilitation program for people who have recently recovered from illnesses or surgeries that affected their bladder control. Urine drainage bags are useful for temporary catheters. These bags can be bought at any pharmacy and are very easy to use. The bag should be emptied regularly and replaced with a new one. No special skills are needed to do this. People who self-catheterize may not experience the symptoms associated with this activity, such as pain, irritation, or infection. However, it is important to remove the catheter after each use to prevent these problems from occurring. If you fail to do so, you might need to replace the catheter earlier than expected. Not removing the catheter also increases your risk of developing complications such as blood clots, which could lead to pain, difficulty breathing, or heart failure.