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An artificial bladder, called a neobladder, enables patients to urinate normally, eliminating the need for an external bag and allowing patients to transition back to their normal life after surgery. My first response was 'I don't want to live like that,â Querido told ABC 7 in a recent interview.
This phenomenon is known as the purple urine bag syndrome. It is associated with urinary tract infections occurring in catheterized patients, generally elderly females with significant comorbidities and constipation.The urine is usually alkaline.owever, the majority of cases are benign and occur as a result of trauma to the urological system during procedures or ingestions of substances that cause discoloration. Purple discoloration of the urinary catheter bag is rare and can be alarming to both patients and healthcare workers.