Performing Intermittent Self Catheterisation (ISC) in Public Places
ISC is designed to put you back in control of your bladder and not let your bladder control you!
Exploring the link between spinal cord injury and the bladder.
A Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) relates to damage to the spinal cord that causes temporary or permanent changes in its function. Causes can include neurological illness (ie Multiple Sclerosis, spinal cord tumours and osteoporosis) congenital defects or infection (non-traumatic) or through traumatic injuries, such as falls, sporting injuries and road traffic accidents.
What is a Suprapubic Catheter and How does it Work?
Indwelling foley catheters are soft, hollow tubes that are inserted into the bladder to drain urine. They are held in the bladder by a water-filled balloon. Sometimes the catheter is inserted via the urethra and sometimes it is done suprapubically (see image below).
Incontinence after childbirth: Why it happens and how you can manage symptoms
It is thought that as many as 1 in 3 women suffer urinary incontinence and 1 in 7 bowel incontinence after childbirth. So, if you find yourself experiencing bladder and bowel challenges after having a baby, rest assured you are not alone.
What is Overactive Bladder Syndrome and what can be done to manage symptoms.
Overactive Bladder Syndrome is where someone suddenly gets a strong need to pass urine.
Shining a light on Urosepsis and the warning signs to look out for
Urosepsis is a serious, potentially fatal illness but one which is preventable.
