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.
5 key points. 1  Catheters account for more healthcare-associated infections than any other device. 2  There is limited literature on the patient perspective of having an indwelling catheter. 3  People who use catheters often experience problems, such as urinary tract infections, catheter blockages, leaking and bladder spasms.