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Urostomy Complications: What to Expect After Your Surgery
Posted by CompactCath onUrostomy Complications:What to ExpectAfter Your Surgery Published 2019/11/15 Urinary diversion surgeries are generally safe, but many times complications can arise with the newly created urinary tract system. This article will give you an overview of the most common urostomy complications to expect after surgery. What is a urostomy? A urostomy (urinary ostomy) is a hole […]
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How to Find the Urethra and Avoid UTIs: A Guide for Female Catheter Users
Posted by CompactCath onHow to Find the Urethra andAvoid UTIs: A Guide for Female Catheter Users Published 2019/11/14 Finding the urethra and avoiding UTIs are two common problems encountered by female catheter users. Because the urethral opening is small, it is hard to see or feel it, and it is prone to be infected. But don’t worry, this […]
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Urostomy Care: How to Care for an Indiana Pouch, Ileal Conduit, or Neobladder
Posted by CompactCath onCaring for a new urostomy can be daunting, but it is nonetheless very important for your health and wellbeing. To help you, this article will go over the everyday practices of urostomy care. Before we start, it is useful to understand what is a urostomy, what is a stoma, and what are the different types […]
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Flying with Intermittent Catheters: Must-know Tips!
Posted by CompactCath onFlying with Intermittent Catheters: Relax After Reading These Must-know Tips Published 2019/08/22 Updated 2023/04/11 Flying with catheters shouldn’t make you nervous, and this article will help you relax by covering everything you need to know: TSA rules on catheter, taking catheters through airport security, what goes into a travel catheter kit, safe and hygienic catheterization […]
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5 Tips to Drink More Water and Why It is Important?
Posted by CompactCath on5 Tips to Drink More Water Published 2019/10/17 When self-catheterizing, it is crucial to stay adequately hydrated for optimal body functioning and lower rates of Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs). Doctors recommend two to three liters of water a day, though most people drink much less. We understand that drinking enough water can be hard to […]
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