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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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How to change your catheter valve

Most catheter valves are designed to stay in place for 7 days, you shouldn’t need to change it any sooner unless it becomes damaged or...

Sam H - Jan 13, 2021

Clinical Content Writer

How do I use a catheter valve?

It’s important that you speak with your doctor or nurse to ask how frequently you should be draining your bladder using your catheter valve. This...

Sam H - Jan 13, 2021

Clinical Content Writer

Is a catheter valve right for me?

A catheter valve is not suitable for everyone, so before you use a catheter valve it is important to discuss this with your doctor or...

Sam H - Jan 13, 2021

Clinical Content Writer

Which drainage bag is right for me?

There are many overnight drainage bags available out there and with so many options, it’s important that you find the right one for you.

Sam H - Jan 13, 2021

Clinical Content Writer

How to correctly empty your leg bag

It’s important that you ask your nurse or healthcare professional how often you need to empty your catheter leg bag. It’s generally recommended that you...

Sam H - Jan 13, 2021

Clinical Content Writer

How to attach a leg bag

Once your leg bag is attached to your catheter it can stay there for up to 7 days. There is no need to change it...

Sam H - Jan 13, 2021

Clinical Content Writer

What is a suprapubic catheter?

A suprapubic catheter is a type of catheter which is surgically inserted via the lower abdomen and allows urine to drain from the bladder. This...

Sam H - Mar 9, 2020

Clinical Content Writer

What is a urostomy?

A urostomy (sometimes called an ileal conduit) is created to allow another way for urine to exit the body through a stoma and a pouch. Urine is...

Sam H - Feb 2, 2020

Clinical Content Writer

Lever tap or T tap catheter bag - which is right for me?

Having a choice of which catheter products to use is really important, particularly if you’re living with a long-term catheter. Some people tell us that...

Sam H - Jan 23, 2020

Clinical Content Writer

Everything you need to know about urge incontinence

Urge incontinence is a type of urinary incontinence which occurs when an urge is suddenly felt to urinate. This is triggered by the bladder contracting...

Sam H - Dec 29, 2019

Clinical Content Writer

Everything you need to know about stress incontinence

Stress incontinence is more common than a lot of people think! In fact, 1 in 5 women in the UK over the age of 40...

Sam H - Nov 26, 2019

Clinical Content Writer

The effect of diabetes on the bladder

As urology specialists, we understand diabetes and the impact it can have on bladder health. Read on to find out why this is and what you can...

Sam H - Nov 13, 2019

Clinical Content Writer

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Sam H

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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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