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
Top 10 tips to help catheter users improve their mobility
A catheter user can still lead an active lifestyle with proper planning and knowledge. If you are a patient who requires an indwelling or a suprapubic catheter to help with passing urine – regardless of whether you have had a catheter
Going on holiday with a catheter
Having a catheter shouldn’t affect your everyday activities, including going on holiday. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence reckons that if a person uses a urinary catheter for more than four weeks, then the person is considered a long-term
Best diet advice for patients struggling with an overactive bladder
Overactive bladder (OAB) is very common in older adults, and both men and women can have it, though it’s more prevalent in women. An overactive bladder (OAB) happens when a person suddenly gets the urge or desire to pass urine. This
Men’s Health Week: Taking care of your bladder
Every June, Men’s Health Week not only highlights and dissipates the taboos surrounding men’s health but it also encourages conversation and action. The conversation of health relates to men of all ages. In fact, as men get older, there are specific
Can smoking contribute to urinary incontinence?
While not as popular as it once was in the UK, thanks to efforts such as World No-Tobacco Day (31 May), smoking continues to be a habit that over 15% of people in the UK still enjoy Most people are aware
How to insert a catheter into male patients
There are medical conditions that call for the use of a urinary catheter to drain urine from one’s bladder. Living with a condition like urinary incontinence, urinary retention and enlarged prostate are among the most common reasons why a male
