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A urinary drainage bag collects urine from a catheter. The bag will be directly attached to your catheter and is secured using a fixation device....

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

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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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

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Lily M

Clinical Content Writer

Hi, I'm Lily, 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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Sam H

Clinical Content Writer

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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