Flying with Intermittent Catheters: Relax After Reading These Must-know Tips Published 2019/08/22 Updated 2023/04/11 Flying with catheters shouldn’t make you nervous, and this article will help you relax by covering everything you need to know: TSA rules on catheter, taking catheters through airport security, what goes into a travel catheter kit, safe and hygienic catheterization […]
5 Tips to Drink More Water Published 2019/10/17 When self-catheterizing, it is crucial to stay adequately hydrated for optimal body functioning and lower rates of Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs). Doctors recommend two to three liters of water a day, though most people drink much less. We understand that drinking enough water can be hard to […]
Sex with UTI: Yes or No? Published 2019/10/17 Can you have sex with a UTI? The short answer? No. The long answer? Yes and no, depending on how much risk you are willing to take. Are you willing to risk getting a second UTI while you’re still combatting the first one? Or are you willing […]
An Innovative CatheterLubricant: Silicone Oil Published 2019/10/14 Effective lubrication is essential in preventing urethral trauma and pain, which are one of the biggest concerns for people who self-catheterize. In the hope of preventing pain associated with urinary catheter, this article will introduce silicone oil as an innovative catheter lubricant—comparing it to the two other popular […]
How to Reimburse Intermittent Catheters with Insurance There are two main ways to get your intermittent catheters reimbursed—through Medicare or private insurance. Insurance coverage of catheters and supplies varies with each person’s plan, whether private or government-sponsored. To get reimbursement, doctors must provide a prescription since catheters are not sold over-the-counter or for self-diagnosis and […]
Intermittent Catheterization Complications | Causes,Prevention and Treatments Published 2019/10/08 Clean intermittent catheterization is a necessary medical practice that at least 300,800 people go through in the United States. While intermittent catheterization helps people manage a variety of conditions, it also comes with a set of potential complications. This article helps you learn more about common […]
Self-catheterization can be daunting, especially if you are new to it. If you are self-catheterizing in a wheelchair and are looking for some tips do it right, here are 12 tips to help you avoid infections, ensure safety, and achieve complete drainage. 1. Self-catheterize where you can wash your hands Washing your hands with soap […]
Postpartum BladderUrinary Retention: Pregnancy’s Effects on Bladder Published 2019/10/03 Although pregnancy can be a magical experience, it can also cause stress on your bladder, sometimes leaving long-lasting effects. This article helps you learn more about the causes, symptoms, risk factors, and treatments for postpartum urinary retention. What happens to your bladderduring pregnancy and childbirth? Starting […]
Prostatitis: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments Published 2021/10/20 What is prostatitis? Prostatitis is the swelling and inflammation of the prostate, which presents with various symptoms and has various causes. The symptom of prostatitis can be tricky and not all are definitively diagnosable. One of the common symptoms is perineal pain—pain in the perineum. The […]
How Do StrokeAffect Your Bladder: Urinary Retention, Frequency, and Incontinence Published 2019/10/03 In the United States, a stroke occurs every 40 seconds. Survivors of stroke often need to navigate the long-term effects stroke has left on their bodies, one of them being bladder dysfunction. This article explains how stroke causes bladder dysfunctions, the types […]