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 which exist. We’ve provided a handy summary on each of them below...
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A-Z Intermittent Self-Catheterisation (ISC)
What is 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...
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Urinary continence and urinary incontinence: What's the difference?
What is urinary continence? Urinary continence generally means that you can control movement of your bladder. This isn’t something that we’re born with but something all of us learn during...
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Bowel blockage and obstruction
Constipation, loose stools, and diarrhoea are among the fairly common experiences after an ileostomy or colostomy surgery.
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Benefits of using transanal irrigation (TAI)
A proper bowel care regime is important because it will help you to gain a certain amount of control and freedom back that you have previously lost due to your...
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Chronic constipation - what is it, what are the symptoms and how is it diagnosed?
Constipation is a term that many of us use when we have difficulties going for a poo. It’s a very common condition that can have many different root causes and,...
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A-Z Ileostomy
What is an ileostomy? 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 will...
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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 your kidney. In some cases,...
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Common bowel problems - stoma odour, wind, diarrhoea and constipation
Constipation, loose stools, and diarrhoea are among the fairly common experiences after an ileostomy or colostomy surgery.
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What is causing my bladder pain?
Usually, you won’t be able to feel your bladder at all but, in some cases, you might feel pain or a burning sensation. This can happen to both men and...
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Bladder retaining
Bladder retaining is a great way to treat help you if you have an overactive bladder. What does that mean?
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We are now a member of the Infection Prevention Society
If the past year has taught us anything, then it’s how important the effective prevention of infection is. As a company we have done our best to play our part...
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The crusting technique
If your stoma skin is wet and weepy, use the crusting technique to create a proper seal to help protect the skin from stool and urine.
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Living with a stoma
Your guide for living with a stoma.
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Travel certificate
Travel certificates can help to display all of your important stoma and urology information, ensuring the travel authorities and staff can fully understand your requirements whilst traveling.
Our commitment
At Vyne, we've made a commitment to continually do more. That's why we've laid out our plans for our greener future and exactly how we will get there in our Sustainability Policy