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

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...

An ileostomy means that your small intestine is brought out through an opening in your abdomen to form a stoma. This means that food waste...

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...

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...

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...

What is a colostomy? A colostomy is a surgical procedure by which a surgeon brings part of your large intestine through a hole in your...

If, for any reason, the bladder doesn’t work as it should, is injured or diseased, a urostomy might be needed to help you pass urine. So,...

An ostomy is a surgical procedure by which a surgeon will create an exit route for urine and stool through a hole in your abdomen....

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Overactive bladder syndrome: Everything you need to know

Have you got sudden urges to pee that happen without any prior warning? Are they so strong you have to race to the loo as...

Sam H - Apr 30, 2021

Clinical Content Writer

Double voiding and other techniques to empty your bladder

If you struggle to empty your bladder fully, you might benefit from starting to use one or more bladder emptying techniques. However, before starting to...

Sam H - Apr 30, 2021

Clinical Content Writer

Can my stoma be reversed?

Whether your stoma can be reversed or not is dependent on many factors. For example, whereas a colostomy and an ileostomy can be temporary, a...

Sam H - Apr 22, 2021

Clinical Content Writer

Kidney infection: Everything you need to know

A kidney infection, also known as a renal infection or pyelonephritis, is usually caused by a urinary tract infection (UTI) that has bacteria wandering up your...

Sam H - Apr 9, 2021

Clinical Content Writer

Everything you need to know about UTIs

Urinary tract infections, UTIs for short, can happen to anyone and can affect any part of the urinary tract; from the urethra, to the bladder,...

Sam H - Feb 26, 2021

Clinical Content Writer

Does alcohol irritate your bladder?

A drink or two (or three or four!) on a nice evening with some good friends is something many of us will enjoy. But what...

Sam H - Feb 18, 2021

Clinical Content Writer

What’s the right size leg bag sleeve for me?

It’s important when choosing catheter and leg bag fixation devices that you select the right size for you. An incorrectly fitted item can cause rubbing...

Sam H - Jan 13, 2021

Clinical Content Writer

How to position your catheter strap

Once you have chosen where you want to wear your catheter strap and have measured and bought the correct size, now it is time to...

Sam H - Jan 13, 2021

Clinical Content Writer

How do I choose the right size catheter strap?

A catheter strap can be worn on the lower abdomen or leg to support your catheter or leg bag tubing. The position in which you...

Sam H - Jan 13, 2021

Clinical Content Writer

What is a catheter strap?

A catheter strap is designed to support your urinary catheter and your catheter leg bag tubing and can be worn with an indwelling urethral or...

Sam H - Jan 13, 2021

Clinical Content Writer

How to look after your catheter valve

Here are a few tips to help you when using a catheter valve...

Sam H - Jan 13, 2021

Clinical Content Writer

How to use a catheter night bag

If you use an overnight drainage bag, this can be attached directly onto the end of your catheter valve or onto the drainage port of...

Sam H - Jan 13, 2021

Clinical Content Writer

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Hi, I'm Sam, Clinical Content Writer here at Vyne. My role is to ensure the information you read is clear, accurate, and helpful! From informative guides on continence, stoma, and wound care to product descriptions that make your choices easier. If you come across an article or resource on our site, there's a good chance I wrote it!

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