Articles & Tips on External Catheters

Questions to Ask Your Doctor, If You Are Experiencing Incontinence

Before you go to your doctor, it is essential to gather some data to arrive at your visit prepared. Coming to your visit prepared will allow you to gain insight into your incontinence, and it will help your doctor find a quicker and more precise solution.

First, you should keep a bladder diary. You should note how often you go to the bathroom when the incontinence happens, how frequently it occurs, and whether anything, in particular, seems to aggravate it, such as laughing or specific foods you eat. The NAFC has an excellent template for a bladder diary.
Secondly, you should prepare a list of questions to ask your doctor. Questions will help you get the correct information and answers on the day of the visit.

Men’s Liberty: Navigating the Learning Curve.

Simply put – the learning curve is a 2-3 day period needed for you to rid your skin of moisture to ensure the full adhesion time for Men’s Liberty. Your skin holds in moisture, naturally. In addition to the natural moisture content of your skin, the soap lotion or oils that you use daily can add more moisture to your skin. Men’s Liberty uses a proprietary adhesive called Hydrocolloid. A moist environment will lessen the adhesive qualities of the Hydrocolloid. During the first few days of wear-time, you may not have a full 24-hour wear-time from the Men’s Liberty due to the moisture content of your skin.

Seven Uninspected Causes of Urinary Incontinence.

Urinary incontinence, a condition often associated with embarrassment and discomfort, affects millions of individuals worldwide, irrespective of age or gender. While common causes such as aging, childbirth, and certain medical conditions are widely recognized, there exists a realm of lesser-known factors that can contribute to this condition.