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A-Z-Intermittent-Self-Catheterisation-ISC - Vyne

A-Z Intermittent Self-Catheterisation (ISC)

Intermittent self-catheterisation, or ISC for short, is used if you can’t empty your bladder by yourself. This can happen short-term for example after a surgery or...
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A-Z-Nephrostomy - Vyne

A-Z Nephrostomy

A nephrostomy is a thin plastic tube that allows urine to drain from your kidney. It is inserted through the skin on your back into...
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A-Z-Urethral-Catheter - Vyne

A-Z Urethral Catheter

A lot of people live their lives with a urethral catheter to effectively drain urine from their bladder. And even though living with a urethral...
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A-Z-Urinary-Sheaths - Vyne

A-Z Urinary Sheaths

A urinary sheath is a great way to manage urinary incontinence in men. It’s a condom like catheter that sits over your penis. It has...
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What-are-the-different-types-of-catheters - Vyne

What are the different types of catheters?

If you’re new to the world of catheters, you may not yet be aware of the different varieties which exist. We’ve provided a handy summary...
Sam H - Aug 6, 2024
Clinical Content Writer
A-Z-Intermittent-Self-Catheterisation-ISC - Vyne

A-Z Intermittent Self-Catheterisation (ISC)

Intermittent self-catheterisation, or ISC for short, is used if you can’t empty your bladder by yourself. This can happen short-term for example after a surgery or...
Sam H - Jul 31, 2024
Clinical Content Writer
Urinary-continence-and-urinary-incontinence-What-s-the-difference Vyne

Urinary continence and urinary incontinence: What's the difference?

Urinary continence generally means that you can control movement of your bladder. This isn’t something that we’re born with but something all of us learn...
Sam H - Jul 31, 2024
Clinical Content Writer
Common-catheter-problems Vyne

Common catheter problems

Catheter-use, unfortunately, also comes with its very own problems and complications that you might experience at some point. Let’s take a quick look at the...
Sam H - Jul 31, 2024
Clinical Content Writer
A-Z-Nephrostomy - Vyne

A-Z Nephrostomy

A nephrostomy is a thin plastic tube that allows urine to drain from your kidney. It is inserted through the skin on your back into...
Sam H - Jul 30, 2024
Clinical Content Writer
Finding-the-right-ISC-size-for-you - Vyne

Finding the right ISC size for you

Everyone has different bodies and unique needs, so finding the right catheter for you is very important for keeping you comfortable when you’re self-catheterising. In...
Sam H - Jul 30, 2024
Clinical Content Writer
What-is-causing-my-bladder-pain - Vyne

What is causing my bladder pain?

Usually, you won’t be able to feel your bladder at all but, in some cases, you might feel pain or a burning sensation. This can...
Sam H - Jul 30, 2024
Clinical Content Writer
What-does-the-colour-of-my-urine-mean - Vyne

What does the colour of my urine mean?

It’s something we all do every day, and something you probably don’t pay too much attention to. However, your urine colour can tell you more...
Sam H - Jul 30, 2024
Clinical Content Writer
A-Z-Urethral-Catheter - Vyne

A-Z Urethral Catheter

A lot of people live their lives with a urethral catheter to effectively drain urine from their bladder. And even though living with a urethral...
Sam H - Jul 30, 2024
Clinical Content Writer
A-Z-Urinary-Sheaths - Vyne

A-Z Urinary Sheaths

A urinary sheath is a great way to manage urinary incontinence in men. It’s a condom like catheter that sits over your penis. It has...
Sam H - Jul 30, 2024
Clinical Content Writer
Your bladder basics - A complete guide Vyne

Your bladder basics - A complete guide

We all use our bladder multiple times a day and yet, as long as everything works as it should, we often forget that it’s even...
Sam H - May 30, 2022
Clinical Content Writer
Symptoms & causes of bladder issues Vyne

Symptoms & causes of bladder issues

Bladder issues are generally caused by problems with the muscles and nerves that help your bladder to hold on to or release urine. These problems...
Sam H - May 27, 2022
Clinical Content Writer

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