What causes a string of blood to appear in a foley catheter bag? I have an enlarged prostate and have had the foley tube attached for about 8 days. Am taking 0.4 MG of Flomax. Also notice blood at tip of penis where tube is inserted. No pain involved so far. String of blood or any blood only appears occasionally.
Hello welcome to Chat Doctor. Yes. This kind features are seen in long-standing catheterization. There are two reasons I can think of. The enlarged prostate itself can give trace of blood sometimes. The longstanding catheterization in a narrowed urethra when dilated may cause mild injury and cause bleed. After all this you let a doctor see and take action by changing or removing. Need to ask ? Do not hesitate. Thank you.