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Urethral Stricture: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments
Posted by CompactCath onUrethral Stricture: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments Published 2019/12/06 This article will go over the causes, symptoms, and treatments of urethral stricture. Urethral stricture is the narrowing of the urethra. It can be caused by the build-up of scar tissues post urethral trauma. The scar tissue obstructs the pathway through which urine exits the body, which can lead […]
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Intermittent Catheter Pain: Causes and Preventions
Posted by CompactCath onIntermittent Catheter Pain:Causes and Preventions Published 2019/12/06 Intermittent catheters, while life-saving, can cause pain, irritation, and discomfort for the user. This article goes over the two most common types of pain associated with catheter usage— urethral pain and bladder spasms—as well as what caused them and how to prevent them. 1. Urethral Pain The urethra […]
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7 Things You Should Know About Male Intermittent Catheters
Posted by CompactCath on7 Things You ShouldKnow about MaleIntermittent Catheters Published 2019/11/27 If you are a man new to using intermittent catheters, here are 7 things you should know about self-catheterization. This article will cover the reasons for self-catheterization, the risk of catheter-associated UTI, having privacy and control, what common sizes of catheters, straight vs coude tip, catheter […]
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Indiana Pouch: Surgery, Complications and Catheterization
Posted by CompactCath onIndiana Pouch: Surgery, Complications, and Catheterization What is an Indiana Pouch? An Indiana pouch is a continent catheterizable urine pouch constructed during a urinary diversion surgery. It is made from the person’s own intestines to substitute some but not all functions of the bladder. When a bladder malfunctions due to cancer, bladder exstrophy, chronic inflammation, […]
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CompactCath®, The “Pocket” Catheters: Is it Possible?
Posted by CompactCath onPocket Catheters:What They Are andWhere to Get Them Published 2019/11/22 Updated 2023/06/20 What is CompactCath®? The pocket-like catheters are simply catheters that can fit in your pocket, and they usually refer to intermittent catheters. Pocket catheters serve the exact same purpose as regular catheters. The only difference is they are compact enough to fit into […]
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