Ask general practitioner Maarten: Catheter for the return journey to the Netherlands
Maarten Vasbinder lives in Isaan. His profession is general practitioner, a profession that he mainly practiced in Spain. On Thailandblog he answers questions from readers who live in Thailand.
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Dear Martin,
My name is A. and I am 74 years old. I'm here in Bangkok, on vacation for 3 months if everything goes well I can fly back to the Netherlands on October 6th.
It is very unpleasant that my prostate is very annoying again, so whether or not to pee for nothing, walking back and forth and still some pain.
I would like to have a catheter on my return trip to the Netherlands. It is rather annoying if you are constantly peeing your pants in front of me and my fellow travelers.
Can you help me with the right address who can and may do that? This is my GP in L.
I hope you can help me, many thanks in advance.
Regards,
A.
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Best A,
You can have this catheter inserted at any hospital and most clinics. Do ask for a clamp for the trip. Then you don't have a bag.
If you feel the urge, go to the toilet and remove the clamp. Then the bladder empties. Hang the catheter in the toilet.
When you sleep, put the bag on.
What would you like me to discuss with your GP?
Sincerely,
Dr. Maarten
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