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What is an Ostomy?

You might have recently heard from your doctor that you need an ostomy. If you have, you likely have a lot of questions and concerns. Namely, what is an ostomy...

February 10, 2021

Ostomy

Working with an Ostomy

The reality after an ostomy An ostomy (colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy) is an operation where surgeons reroute your digestive or urinary tract through an opening in your abdomen. People with...

January 7, 2022

Urology

Foley Catheter 101

What is a Foley catheter? Also known as indwelling catheters, Foley catheters are thin, sterile tubes inserted into the bladder to help drain urine. A small balloon at the tip...

January 5, 2022

Urology

What to Know About Removing Catheter

What To Expect After Removing Catheter A device commonly used to empty a patient’s bladder before or after surgery, a urinary catheter can remain in a person’s body for any...

January 3, 2022

Urology

Catheter Pain: Do catheters hurt

What are urinary catheters? Regarding the question of catheter pain, the answer varies because it’s a different experience for everyone. For some, inserting a catheter might be painful or uncomfortable,...

December 31, 2021

Urology

Can you reuse a urinary catheter?

There are many different catheters in the medical world. Urinary catheters are thin, flexible tubes that drain urine from the bladder via the urethra or a surgically made hole on...

December 29, 2021

Urology

The Basics: closed system catheter

It can be difficult to adjust to life with a urinary catheter, especially when you’ve never had to use one before. Fortunately, many intermittent catheter systems offer convenience and comfort....

December 27, 2021

Urology

Getting to know your urethra

What is a urethra? Imagine a funnel with a wide cone at the top leading to a slim tube at the bottom. The tube’s purpose is to guide liquid from...

December 24, 2021

Living with a catheter

Adjusting to life with a catheter: a caregiver’s guide to catheters

A caregiver’s guide to catheters becomes important for patients who use long term urinary catheters usually require special attention and care. Since they have a high risk of getting urinary...

December 22, 2021

Urology

Adjusting to life with a catheter

As it can bring changes to your daily routine, using a urinary catheter might be a challenge, but being prepared can help you become comfortable as soon as possible. In...

December 20, 2021

Ostomy

How to Properly Size Your Stoma to Get the Best Fit

Every ostomy is unique, and so is the care each stoma deserves. Getting to know how to care for and live with a stoma is an important factor to help...

December 17, 2021

Ostomy

What Is Ulcerative Colitis

Do you experience severe bowel urgency? Perhaps you also have recurring bloody stool and feel pain in your abdomen and rectum. If you have been experiencing these symptoms and they...

December 15, 2021

Ostomy

What is Diverticulitis Surgery?

Diverticulitis surgey is needed when you experience diverticultis, a gastrointestinal condition that causes small pouches or bulges in the lining of your intestine (diverticula) to swell or become infected. Diverticula...

December 13, 2021

Urology

What You Need To Know About Compact Catheters

Using a urinary catheter has various challenges, and one of these is emptying your bladder while you’re away from home. If you’re not comfortable performing a catheterization in a public...

December 10, 2021

Urology

How Do Catheters Work?

Having trouble urinating can be a serious problem, but a catheter might help you. A catheter a thin and hollow tube that can pass through your bladder to drain your...

December 8, 2021

Urology

How to Prevent UTI: 5 Ways to Maintain a Healthy Urinary Tract

From pelvic pain to frequent urination, urinary tract infection (UTI) symptoms can cause discomfort and inconvenience. These signs depend on which part of the urinary tract is infected, which includes:...

December 6, 2021

Ostomy

Peristomal Skin Hygiene: Ways to Avoid Stoma Skin Infection

Skin health is vital in regaining and keeping a healthy, comfortable lifestyle after ostomy surgery. The condition of the skin around the stoma can also make ostomy aftercare easier or...

December 3, 2021

Ostomy

What To Expect: 3 Months After Stoma Surgery

After ostomy surgery you may have many questions and concerns ranging from physical to social challenges you may encounter. It can be overwhelming to face a “new normal” with an...

December 1, 2021

Ostomy

Recovering From Ostomy Surgery: Preparing and Coping

An ostomy is a life-changing experience. Whether it is a colostomy, ileostomy, or urostomy, it may have an impact on your physical, emotional, and mental well-being. This procedure is invasive,...

November 29, 2021

Ostomy

Why You Should Be Wearing An Ostomy Belt

Every ostomate needs a functional ostomy appliance. But at times, they can experience problems such as discomfort and leakage. An ostomy belt can resolve this problem. It functions similarly to...

November 26, 2021

Pre/Post Ostomy Surgery

What To Expect: Preparing for Urostomy Surgery

Preparing for a urostomy is very important. There are many different aspects to consider and you may notice an increase in appointments and consultations with your healthcare team as you...

November 24, 2021