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A-Z articles.

In-depth guides from our clinical writers, covering everything you need to know about catheters, stomas and more.

A-Z Urinary Drainage Bags

A-Z Urinary Drainage Bags

A urinary drainage bag collects urine from a catheter. The bag will be directly attached to your ...
10 minutes Catheter support
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A-Z Intermittent Self-Catheterisation (ISC)

Intermittent self-catheterisation, or ISC for short, is used if you can’t empty your bladder by y...
10 minutes ISC support
A-Z-Ileostomy Vyne

A-Z Ileostomy

An ileostomy means that your small intestine is brought out through an opening in your abdomen to...
10 minutes Ileostomy support
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 ...
6 minutes Nephrostomy support
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...
15 minutes Catheter support
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...
5 minutes Sheath support
Your A-Z guide to colostomy Vyne

A-Z Colostomy

What is a colostomy? A colostomy is a surgical procedure by which a surgeon brings part of your l...
6 minutes Colostomy support
Your A-Z guide to urostomy Vyne

A-Z Urostomy

If, for any reason, the bladder doesn’t work as it should, is injured or diseased, a urostomy mig...
8 minutes Urostomy support
Your ostomy basics - an A-Z guide Vyne

A-Z Ostomy

An ostomy is a surgical procedure by which a surgeon will create an exit route for urine and stoo...
8 minutes Colostomy support

Popular articles.

Not sure where to start? These are the guides people turn to most, covering a range of medical conditions.

Choosing the right fixation device for you

Choosing the right fixation device for you

There are a few different types of fixation devices you can choose from, depending on your lifest...
5 minutes Catheter support
What-are-the-different-types-of-catheters - Vyne

What are the different types of catheters?

If you’re new to the world of catheters, you may not yet be aware of the different varieties whic...
10 minutes Catheter support
Keeping active with a catheter

Keeping active with a catheter

We’ve outlined some things that might be helpful for you to consider when planning exercise with ...
5 minutes Catheter support
Everything you need to know about bladder spasms

Everything you need to know about bladder spasms

How do you know if you have bladder spasms, what causes them, and what can be done about them? Ke...
11 minutes Catheter support
What causes a UTI?

What causes a UTI?

A Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), is a common type of infection affecting your bladder (cystitis),...
4 minutes Catheter support
All about your bladder

All about your bladder

Today, we'll walk through some basic, frequently asked questions to help you understand more abou...
6 minutes Catheter support

All Articles.

Browse our full library of support articles, written by our clinical team to answer the questions we're asked about the most.

Neurogenic bowel - what is it and what causes it? Vyne

Neurogenic bowel - what is it and what causes it?

A neurogenic bowel means that you are suffering from nerve damage that is causing your bowel to n...
5 minutes Colostomy support
Your bowel basics - how does the digestive system work? Vyne

Your bowel basics - how does the digestive system work?

Without an explanation, the workings of the digestive system can look a little complicated. But d...
3 minutes Colostomy support
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Symptoms & causes of bladder issues

Bladder issues are generally caused by problems with the muscles and nerves that help your bladde...
6 minutes Catheter support
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Do I have to use the catheter supplies I’m given?

As a catheter user, you have the right to choose the supplies that work best for you. Learn more ...
2 minutes Catheter support
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...
6 minutes Catheter support
What is the difference between a colostomy and an ileostomy? Vyne

What is the difference between a colostomy and an ileostomy?

On a first glance, both colostomies and ileostomies sound fairly similar. As the name suggests, t...
3 minutes Colostomy support
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....
4 minutes Catheter support
Where is kidney pain felt? Vyne

Where is kidney pain felt?

Have you ever wondered if it’s your back that’s bothering you or if it might be your kidneys? If ...
3 minutes Catheter support
Bladder cancer: causes, signs & treatment Vyne

Bladder cancer: causes, signs & treatment

About 10,000 people in the UK are diagnosed with bladder cancer every year, making it the 10th mo...
15 minutes Catheter support
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...
10 minutes Catheter support
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...
11 minutes Catheter support
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...
5 minutes Catheter support

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