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Catheter Type

Your Guide For Choosing A Urinary Catheter

There is a lot more that goes into choosing a urinary catheter than many realize. While size is the most considered feature, there are many more aspects and benefits that you should be aware of when choosing a catheter. Overall, intermittent catheters are for urinary retention, while indwelling catheters and external catheters are used for urinary incontinence.

Catheter Type

Dealing with Urinary Retention

As humans, we need to expel waste from our bodies to stay healthy. Our urinary system is designed to collect urine and then release it from the body. Unfortunately, there are instances when we cannot completely void our bladders. The reasons for this incomplete emptying vary and can range from childbirth to injury and trauma to the pelvis. Health Products for You has the facts you need when dealing with urinary retention.

Catheter Type

Alternative to Catheter: 5 Options for Bladder Management

Battling incontinence can be quite the endeavor and in many cases the need for catheters may seem like the only alternative. What if there was a way that you could avoid potential UTIs and use a catheter alternative? Believe it or not this is possible!! Yes, men and women are different and there are catheter alternatives for both male and female incontinence. Allow me to help you!!

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