Incontinence self-care allows a majority of adults to discreetly manage their incontinence without it having to take away from their quality of life. The following are five ways you can practice incontinence self care.
The process of adjusting to life with intermittent catheter use can be a major lifestyle adjustment for any patient, as well as their loved ones and caretakers. Though it can be a source of anxiety for patients, with proper preparation and education, catheterizing in public restrooms can be only marginally more difficult than doing so in the comfort of your own home.
One of the most integral parts of a catheter system that requires frequent care and maintenance is the urine drainage bag and drainage system. Drainage bag care can be very simple, but it is essential to the overall health and well-being of the catheter system and its user.
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You look down at your urinary catheter bag, and you notice your urine is purple. Don’t panic! While rare, purple urine bag syndrome is easily preventable, and it is typically just a sign of a urinary tract infection (UTI).
When a loved one is diagnosed with incontinence it’s important to make sure they’re matched with the proper incontinence supplies to keep them clean and dry. Choosing the right items may seem a little overwhelming, but these products will enhance your loved one’s quality of life by providing protection and security. Plus, you may qualify to have these items covered by insurance!
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection that occurs within a part of the urinary system such as the kidneys, bladder, ureters, or urethra. Individuals using catheters have an increased chance of developing UTIs because of the increased possibility of bacteria entering the urethra during insertion.
A common fear most people experience after a bladder dysfunction diagnosis is will I be able to cath myself? Fortunately, we have an expert is who is willing to share her experience learning to use a catheter. Trudy Triumph is a blog from JoAnne Lake sharing her knowledge and support about neurogenic bladder and bowel. Her goal is to enable other women to release embarrassment and reclaim their lives.
