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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...

An ileostomy means that your small intestine is brought out through an opening in your abdomen to form a stoma. This means that food waste...

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...

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...

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...

What is a colostomy? A colostomy is a surgical procedure by which a surgeon brings part of your large intestine through a hole in your...

If, for any reason, the bladder doesn’t work as it should, is injured or diseased, a urostomy might be needed to help you pass urine. So,...

An ostomy is a surgical procedure by which a surgeon will create an exit route for urine and stool through a hole in your abdomen....

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Everything you need to know about urge incontinence

Urge incontinence is a type of urinary incontinence which occurs when an urge is suddenly felt to...

Sam H - Dec 29, 2019

Clinical Content Writer

Everything you need to know about stress incontinence

Stress incontinence is more common than a lot of people think! In fact, 1 in 5 women in the UK ov...

Sam H - Nov 26, 2019

Clinical Content Writer

The effect of diabetes on the bladder

As urology specialists, we understand diabetes and the impact it can have on bladder health. Read...

Sam H - Nov 13, 2019

Clinical Content Writer

Is your bladder irritated by what you’re drinking?

Have you ever considered the effect the drinks you consume could be having on your bladder? Read ...

Sam H - Oct 29, 2019

Clinical Content Writer

4 benefits of using a catheter leg bag sleeve

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again – catheter fixation and supporting your leg bag is so...

Sam H - Oct 23, 2019

Clinical Content Writer

How can I avoid constipation?

Constipation affects most of us from time to time. It can make you feel very uncomfortable and bl...

Sam H - Sep 24, 2019

Clinical Content Writer

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Sam H

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Hi, I'm Sam, Clinical Content Writer here at Vyne. My role is to ensure the information you read is clear, accurate, and helpful! From informative guides on continence, stoma, and wound care to product descriptions that make your choices easier. If you come across an article or resource on our site, there's a good chance I wrote it!

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