Flying with Intermittent Catheters: Relax After Reading These Must-know Tips 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 practices on the plane, […]
5 Tips to Drink More Water 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 remember, which […]
Sex with UTI: Yes or No? 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 to risk […]
An Innovative Catheter Lubricant: Silicone Oil 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 catheter […]
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 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 catheter-associated complications—what […]
Self-catheterize in a Wheelchair: 12 How-To Tips 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 […]
Postpartum Bladder Urinary Retention: Pregnancy’s Effects on Bladder 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 bladder during pregnancy and childbirth? Starting […]
Four Types of Prostatitis | Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments Prostatitis is the inflammation and swelling of the prostate, a sometimes painful condition that only affects men. Men of all ages can get prostatitis but men who are 50 and under are more commonly affected by it. Contrary to popular myth, prostatitis does not lead to […]
How do strokes affect your bladder: urinary retention, frequency, and incontinence 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 of bladder […]