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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...
A-Z-Ileostomy Vyne

A-Z Ileostomy

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-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...
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...
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...
Your A-Z guide to colostomy Vyne

A-Z Colostomy

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...
Your A-Z guide to urostomy Vyne

A-Z Urostomy

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,...
Your ostomy basics - an A-Z guide Vyne

A-Z Ostomy

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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Is your bladder irritated by what youre drinking? Vyne

Is your bladder irritated by what you’re drinking?

Have you ever considered the effect the drinks you consume could be having on your bladder? Read on to find out more!
Sam H - Oct 29, 2019
Clinical Content Writer
4 benefits of using a catheter leg bag sleeve Vyne

4 benefits of using a catheter leg bag sleeve

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again – catheter fixation and supporting your leg bag is so important!
Sam H - Oct 23, 2019
Clinical Content Writer
How can I avoid constipation? Vyne

How can I avoid constipation?

Constipation affects most of us from time to time. It can make you feel very uncomfortable and bloated. It can also cause additional complications if...
Sam H - Sep 24, 2019
Clinical Content Writer

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