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Urinary Catheters

The freedom and self‐confidence to enjoy an active social life are sometimes denied to those who experience the worry and embarrassment of involuntary urine loss. If you suffer from urinary incontinence, you are not alone. Millions of people in the United States experience some form of urinary leakage. There are several methods of managing and treating incontinence any of which can provide you the comfort, security, and freedom to live life again with dignity and peace of mind.

Although millions of adults suffer from incontinence, many are too embarrassed to discuss it with their doctors. Others are misinformed and believe that incontinence is a permanent, untreatable condition, or that it is a normal part of aging. Incontinence is not just a physical condition. Often the emotional and psychological impact can inhibit professional and social activities, preventing one from living an active, normal, full life. Fortunately, most cases of urinary incontinence can be effectively managed.

For about 80% of people who experience urinary incontinence, the situation can be treated successfully or improved. Because incontinence is a symptom and not a disease, the method of treatment that is right for you will depend on your diagnosis. Sometimes, simple changes in diet or the elimination of medications such as diuretics can cure incontinence. Most frequently, treatment involves a combination of medicine, behavioral modifications, pelvic muscle re‐education, collection device, absorbent products or surgery. After considering your specific case, your doctor will recommend the treatment that is appropriate for you. Your doctor may prescribe medications to help control your incontinence, or perhaps discontinue a drug that is causing or contributing to incontinence. He or she may recommend that you use some form of daily management device.

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Intermittent Catheters

Intermittent catheters are the original technology in catheterization; they are often considered the best option for customers as they can be purchased at some of the lowest prices.

Intermittent catheters require manual lubrication before insertion. They are inserted through the urethra and into the bladder to drain the bladder; they may require extension tubes for people who use wheelchairs or have difficulty making transfers. Male and female intermittent catheters can reduce the risk of kidney damage or urinary tract infections in a bladder that doesn’t empty properly. People who use intermittent catheterization as a method of emptying their bladder typically use them 4-6 times per day.

We make available male and female intermittent catheters of all sizes, materials, and styles. Our catheters are available with straight and Coudé tips.

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Intermittent Catheterization

Intermittent catheterization is easy to learn. Supplies can be carried discreetly in a pocket or bag, and the procedure can be done fairly quickly. You can drain the urine through the catheter and into the toilet, or drain the urine into a disposable bag. To learn the procedure, you must learn where the catheter is inserted and how to use the product.

Male urinary catheterization is often necessary for men with certain medical conditions including Spina Bifida, Multiple Sclerosis and spinal cord injuries. The male urethra is longer than the female urethra and has two curves in it as it passes through the penis to the bladder. Intermittent catheters for male catheterization are typically 12 inches long and come in various sizes. Male urinary catheterization is traditionally performed with lubricant to facilitate catheter insertion. Glands along the urethra provide some natural lubrication, however some men may require lubrication during urinary male catheterization. Read More about intermittent catheters here.

External Catheters

The male external catheter system is a convenient, clean and comfortable method for dealing with a problem that has probably caused you physical, social, and psychological distress. The system consists of a male external catheter (or condom catheter) and a urine collection bag. The condom catheter is a soft sheath that rolls onto the penis just like a regular condom, except it has a specially designed funnel end that connects to a drain tube and into a urine collection bag.

With some preparation, your system will become as much a part of your daily routine as brushing your teeth. To get started, you’ll need to choose the type and size of external catheter and leg bag that is best suited to your own anatomy and lifestyle. Then learn the proper method of putting on, connecting, and removing the system, along with how to care for yourself and your system. Read more...

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