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.
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?
Traveling with a wheelchair can add stress to any trip, especially when traveling by air. As one of your trusted medical supply companies, ABC Medical is happy to help make such travel easier. Considering the following points can help make air travel a more enjoyable and smoother experience.
A foley catheter, which is used by people with urinary retention who cannot empty their bladder on their own, is a flexible tube placed into the bladder to allow urine to drain into a collection bag. They are typically used when other methods of drainage have been unsuccessful, such as intermittent catheterization, surgical procedures, or medicines to restore urine flow. Foley catheters may also be used in patients who are very ill as a means of keeping them clean and dry. While foley catheters are not appropriate everyone, they serve an important purpose for many patients with urinary issues. Today we will explain how foley catheters work, along with best practices for caring for foley catheters at home.
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.
Having a spinal cord injury (SCI) can put you at increased risk for skin problems. One of the most serious skin complications is known as a pressure injury. Pressure injuries, also called pressure ulcers or bedsores, are wounds on the skin from unrelieved pressure due to prolonged immobility and shearing forces from sliding across surfaces. Pressure injuries result from a lack of blood flow when soft tissues are compressed between bony prominences and external surfaces such as a wheelchair or bed. The lack of blood flow damages the tissue and can cause it to die from insufficient oxygen. If enough damage is done, a wound will occur. A pressure injury can occur in as little as 2 hours of unrelieved tissue pressure.
The urinary tract performs many functions in the body. It controls levels of fluids and electrolytes, filters toxins from the blood, regulates blood pressure, and provides an internal storage space for urine. People who use catheters live with conditions that impact the urinary tract system. Keeping the bladder healthy is especially important in these situations. In this article, we will discuss 12 things you can do to promote bladder health and keep your urinary tract in good condition.
Learning that you will undergo ostomy surgery can be overwhelming. You may have questions about what to expect before, during, and after surgery. You may wonder where you can turn for additional education and support. While your medical team should always be your first resource, apps can be a useful tool for people wanting to understand more about ostomy surgery and stoma care.
