Croup is a condition that develops quickly in children and is usually caused by a viral infection in the upper airways, which is localised in the throat and surrounding tissues. It's characterised by a barking cough. It's fairly uncommon and affects more boys than girls.
However, depending on the type of catheter you had installed (a urethral or a suprapubic catheter), you may still experience some catheter pain, especially in the case of an indwelling catheter that is expected to stay in your bladder for awhile â usually from a few days all the way up to forever.
Damaging Effects From The Foley Catheter. It is being noticed that the Foley catheter seems to cause the most damage in bladders. The biggest problem with the Foley catheter is with the tip of the catheter. The tip of the Foley catheter can do all kinds of damage to the lining of the bladder wall. The tip can also cause extreme discomfort and pain for the catheter user.