Living with an indwelling urinary catheter during COVID-19
One can get used to wearing a catheter, there is a routine and certain expectations as to your quality of life. It need not be a huge obstacle to living a normal life, a little thought and care is all
CRANBERRY JUICE Vs UTI’S
This Article provides some insight into Urinary Tract Infections, and the debate as to whether Cranberry Juice helps with UTI’s!
What are urinary catheters made of?
You may not have been aware, but catheters can come in a variety if different materials, some preferred by patients over others. We discuss the options in this article.
How your catheter passport can help you
The purpose of your catheter passport is to list the individuals involved in the care of your catheter. Follow the guidelines in your catheter passport to improve self-care and reduce your risk of urinary tract infections. In 2012, the NHS reviewed
Warning signs of incontinence
Identify the signs of urinary incontinence early and get it under control. The Gothenburg Continence Research Center (GCRC) in Sweden said in a 2018 report that if urinary incontinence were a country, it would be the third largest in the world,
Swimming with an indwelling or suprapubic catheter
Having a urinary catheter shouldn’t stop you from taking part in your everyday activities, including swimming. Swimming can be easily incorporated into a regular exercise routine, provided that you take special care with your catheter before, during, and after a dip
The stigma of living with urinary incontinence
The NHS estimates that between 3 to 6 million people in the UK live with some degree of urinary incontinence. Among the millions of people living with urinary incontinence, it is said that women are five times more likely to develop
Why do I get bladder infections, and what can I do about them?
A bladder infection is the most common type of Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). Bladder infections are one of the most common bacterial infections to affect humans and tend to be much more common in women than in men. According to Medical
UroShield from a patient’s perspective
“Since using UroShield I haven’t had one UTI” – a female patient in Surrey. People who struggle with passing urine have been able to benefit from the insertion of a urinary catheter – a flexible hollow tube which is passed into
