Urinary catheterisation
Urinary catheterisation is a procedure where a thin, flexible tube called a catheter is inserted into the bladder to drain it.
Different types of urinary catheter work in different ways.
Its possible to live a relatively normal life with a long-term urinary catheter, although it may take some getting used to at first.
The main disadvantage of using a urinary catheter is that it can sometimes allow bacteria to enter the body.