If you have a neurogenic bladder condition, it is helpful to understand how your urinary system works. The urinary system includes the kidneys, bladder, urethra, sphincters, and specific muscles. All these parts work together with the nervous system to filter waste and remove it from the body as urine.
If you are new to using intermittent catheters, you may have been told by your healthcare provider to empty your bladder completely every time you cath. In today’s article, we will discuss why complete bladder emptying is important, and some techniques you can use to help empty your bladder when self-cathing.
Children who manage an ostomy have a lot on their plate, on top of the regular stressors of navigating school and growing up. About 1 out of every 500 people in the U.S. go through life with an ostomy, so chances are your child is neither the first nor the only one at their school to have one.
A urinary tract infection (UTI) happens when bacteria, especially e. coli, enter the urinary tract — the kidneys, bladder, and the urethra, which is the tube through which urine leaves the body. Germs can enter and irritate the urinary tract during catheter insertion or prolonged use.
In today’s article we will review 5 important things to discuss with your doctor regarding prostate cancer. Before we do that, let’s do a quick review of what the prostate is. The prostate gland is located below the bladder, is about the size of a walnut, and your urethra passes through it. The prostate is essential for reproduction, as it produces fluid that helps transport and protect sperm cells. Prostate cancer develops when abnormal cells grow in the prostate gland, creating tumors. Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in the United States for men but highly treatable when caught in the early stages.
Approximately 13% of men in the United States will get prostate cancer during their lifetime. Genetics and age play a large part in those statistics, but lifestyle choices may also impact risk. In this article, we are going to share 10 ways you can help reduce your risk of Prostate Cancer. Certain lifestyle changes may reduce the risk of developing more aggressive forms of prostate cancer, and may bring improved outcomes for individuals diagnosed with prostate cancer. Keep reading to learn more about the things you can do to help lower your risk of cancer and live a longer and healthier life.
Adjusting to life after an ostomy surgery can take time. You may be wondering how you will resume your normal activities now that you have a stoma. The good news is that people with ostomies are usually able to do all the things they did before surgery. One of the most important things for getting back to your activities without hassles is having access to products that best fit your unique body, stoma, and lifestyle.
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