It will hurt for a few days if the urinary catheter is pulled out

Urinary pain usually lasts for 1- 2 days after catheter removal. Because the catheter rubs against the urethral mucosa and destroys the urothelial mucosa. When the catheter is removed, urine will irritate the damaged urethral mucosa during urination, causing clinical symptoms of pain. It is generally recommended to drink plenty of water. The symptoms will gradually ease or disappear in about 1- 2 days. After removing the catheter, it is recommended to drink plenty of water, urinate frequently, and pay attention to a light diet, which will help improve the patient's pain symptoms. If the pain persists, routine urine examination should be done to rule out the possibility of urinary tract infection.