In one instant, a spinal cord injury can be life altering. This is true for the injured person, and can also be true for their loved ones. Often, the best source of comfort and help is from those who have successfully walked this path before. By using the community of families of newly spinal cord-injured individuals as a resource, you can tap into a wealth of knowledge regarding this transition.
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Constipation carries its own list of health concerns, but did you know that it can make loss of bladder control more likely, too? This is because the colon expands during constipation, which places more pressure on the bladder. If you experience either or both of these symptoms, then know that you’re not alone! Start fighting back against both conditions by checking out these helpful resources.
There’s more to snacking on “good fats” like peanuts than you may realize. Besides the great taste of those food items, they also provide a myriad of other health benefits that promote good brain health for individuals of all ages. Check out which fatty foods are recommended to be added to your diet.
The incontinence supply industry could at first be overwhelming to an individual recently diagnosed with incontinence. There are so many products tailored to many different applications and lifestyle. This begs the question: what’s the best way to find the products that are most suitable for your needs?
Spinal cord injuries require adaptation, but they don’t have to inhibit an individual’s ability to experience happiness in life and rich relationships with family and friends. Just take it from these three parents: two dads and one mom who are eager to share their experiences with others in similar situations.
Urinary incontinence, or accidentally leaking urine, can happen to anyone. However, incontinence most commonly affects older adults and women. Thankfully, there are ways to control or cure urinary incontinence. Your healthcare provider can work with you to discuss your bladder control concerns and treatment options.
There is no question your life will change after a spinal cord injury (SCI). While slight fluctuations in body temperature throughout the day are normal, a person with a spinal cord injury may have difficulty staying warm when the temperature drops. Individuals with a SCI may have reduced sensitivity to changes in heat or cold especially if they have poor circulation or a lack of sensation below the level of injury.
An indwelling catheter, or Foley catheter, is a thin, flexible tube placed in your bladder and connected to drainage bag for urine collection. It is different from intermittent catheterization, because the catheter is left in place to continually drain urine into a collection bag. Some people have an indwelling catheter placed through the urethra. Others may have their catheter inserted through a surgically created opening in the lower abdomen, also known as a suprapubic catheter.
Coloplast has been providing products and services for personal medical conditions since the company was first established in 1957. It was their compassion for others and their desire to help that drove the founders to manufacture the first adhesive ostomy bag.
