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A-Z-Intermittent-Self-Catheterisation-ISC - Vyne

A-Z Intermittent Self-Catheterisation (ISC)

Intermittent self-catheterisation, or ISC for short, is used if you can’t empty your bladder by yourself. This can happen short-term for example after a surgery or...
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A-Z-Nephrostomy - Vyne

A-Z Nephrostomy

A nephrostomy is a thin plastic tube that allows urine to drain from your kidney. It is inserted through the skin on your back into...
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A-Z-Urethral-Catheter - Vyne

A-Z Urethral Catheter

A lot of people live their lives with a urethral catheter to effectively drain urine from their bladder. And even though living with a urethral...
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A-Z-Urinary-Sheaths - Vyne

A-Z Urinary Sheaths

A urinary sheath is a great way to manage urinary incontinence in men. It’s a condom like catheter that sits over your penis. It has...
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A-Z-Urethral-Catheter - Vyne

A-Z Urethral Catheter

A lot of people live their lives with a urethral catheter to effectively drain urine from their b...
Sam H - Jul 30, 2024
Clinical Content Writer
A-Z-Urinary-Sheaths - Vyne

A-Z Urinary Sheaths

A urinary sheath is a great way to manage urinary incontinence in men. It’s a condom like cathete...
Sam H - Jul 30, 2024
Clinical Content Writer
Your bladder basics - A complete guide Vyne

Your bladder basics - A complete guide

We all use our bladder multiple times a day and yet, as long as everything works as it should, we...
Sam H - May 30, 2022
Clinical Content Writer
Symptoms & causes of bladder issues Vyne

Symptoms & causes of bladder issues

Bladder issues are generally caused by problems with the muscles and nerves that help your bladde...
Sam H - May 27, 2022
Clinical Content Writer
Our nurses' top tips for coming home from hospital with a catheter Vyne

Our nurses' top tips for coming home from hospital with a catheter

Coming home from hospital after just getting a catheter can feel a little daunting; especially if...
Sam H - Jul 27, 2021
Clinical Content Writer
What if my catheter isn't draining anymore? Vyne

What if my catheter isn't draining anymore?

From time to time, you might notice that your catheter seems to be draining slowly or not at all....
Sam H - Jul 9, 2021
Clinical Content Writer
Everything you need to know about bladder stones Vyne

Everything you need to know about bladder stones

If you’re unable to fully empty your bladder, you’re at a higher risk of developing bladder stone...
Sam H - May 11, 2021
Clinical Content Writer
Overactive bladder syndrome: Everything you need to know Vyne

Overactive bladder syndrome: Everything you need to know

Have you got sudden urges to pee that happen without any prior warning? Are they so strong you ha...
Sam H - Apr 30, 2021
Clinical Content Writer
Double voiding and other techniques to empty your bladder Vyne

Double voiding and other techniques to empty your bladder

If you struggle to empty your bladder fully, you might benefit from starting to use one or more b...
Sam H - Apr 30, 2021
Clinical Content Writer
Does alcohol irritate your bladder? Vyne

Does alcohol irritate your bladder?

A drink or two (or three or four!) on a nice evening with some good friends is something many of ...
Sam H - Feb 18, 2021
Clinical Content Writer
How to position your catheter strap Vyne

How to position your catheter strap

Once you have chosen where you want to wear your catheter strap and have measured and bought the ...
Sam H - Jan 13, 2021
Clinical Content Writer
How do I choose the right size catheter strap? Vyne

How do I choose the right size catheter strap?

A catheter strap can be worn on the lower abdomen or leg to support your catheter or leg bag tubi...
Sam H - Jan 13, 2021
Clinical Content Writer

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