As you may already know, there are several different types of catheters – suprapubic, urethral, intermittent, and condom. Factors like patient’s symptoms, conditions, and how long the catheter must be worn determine which catheter is the best option. A condom catheter, as the name suggests, is an external device that is worn exactly like a […]
Condom Catheter: What is a Condom Catheter And How it is Used
Does Smoking Contribute to Male Urinary Incontinence?
Urinary incontinence is a problem which affects millions of men – especially older men – in the country. While it is generally caused by physiological factors like injuries or diseases, research shows that lifestyle factors can also increase the risk of incontinence in men. Smoking, in particular, is known to increase the risk of male […]
The All-You-Need-to-Know Catheter Guide For Vacations And Trips
There are a lot of misconceptions floating around about what a male UI catheter user can and cannot do. One of these assumptions is that it’s extremely challenging – if not outright impossible – to travel with a catheter on. Nothing could be further from the truth. Just because you are wearing a suprapubic or […]
Male Urinary Continence Product: The Stigma of Living With Urinary Incontinence
Living with urinary incontinence can be challenging, to put it mildly. Apart from the physical symptoms, the very fact that you have a leaky bladder can make you feel hesitant about going out and being in the presence of other people. Fortunately, with the right kind of male urinary incontinence product, it is entirely possible […]
Male UI Catheter: How Blood in The Urine is Tested And Treated
Blood in the urine – a condition that doctors refer to as hematuria – is a problem that affects a large number of men in the world. Research shows that nearly 30% of adults are at risk of developing hematuria at some point in their lifetime. If the presence of blood in the urine is visible […]
How Do I Know If I Have a UTI?
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are more common in women, but men can experience them too. UTIs will happen when bacteria infect the urinary tract. These infections often come from the skin or rectum and can occur anywhere along the male urinary tract, including the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra.
Understanding The Causes of Nighttime Urinary Incontinence in Men
Nearly 50 percent of adults aged 50 to 79 suffer from nighttime urinary incontinence. Here are the causes of nighttime incontinence in men.
Common Causes of Male UTIs
It is a common misconception that only women are prone to UTIs. Although rare, men are prone too. Here are the common causes of male UTIs.
4 Best Foods to Prevent UTIs
UTIs can evolve into a life-threatening disease, like kidney failure. Here is a list of the top foods to prevent UTIs in men.
5 Best Supplements To Prevent UTIs
There is no magic pill to prevent urinary tract infections in men. But here are 5 great supplements for UTI prevention that any man can keep in his kitchen.