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Impotence or erectile dysfunction is the inability of men to get or maintain an erection. It impacts the person’s ability to engage in sexual intercourse and renders them unable to start a family. Also known as ED, impotence is very common condition across the western world, and can happen to men of almost all ages. People with healthier lifestyles are less likely to be affected with impotence.

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Catheters are hollow tubes made out of synthetic material and are used to drain fluids out of of the body or administer liquid medication to the body. They are long tubes, that are either inserted within the body via surgery or via orifices such as the mouth, nose, ears, etc. Different catheters have different types of tips depending on the use of the catheter and the organ that it will work on.

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Nephrostomy is a procedure where an ostomy or artificial opening is made near the upper part of the urinary system to allow the drainage of urine. Sometimes due to conditions like cancer, the ureter that connects the kidneys to the urinary bladder gets blocked causing pressure to build up. This build up of pressure can damage the kidneys.

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Male external catheter helps in managing urinary incontinence. For best results, it is important that you use it properly, keeping in mind some important tips and advice. These tips of using male external catheter cover all the major points which should be considered while using it.

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Self-catheterization may seem difficult to some males, but it is not so. The step-by-step guide to intermittent self-catheterization will help you in using an intermittent catheter correctly with great ease. It includes the complete procedure of catheterization with the related pictures for better understanding.

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Intermittent catheterization may seem difficult to some females, but it is not so. The step-by-step guide to self-catheterization will help you in using an intermittent catheter correctly and easily. It includes the complete procedure of catheterization with pictures for better understanding.

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Intermittent catheters help people with compromised bladder function in draining urine from the bladder. They provide assistance where natural draining of urine is not possible. Although intermittent catheterization is a widely preferred procedure, it has its own challenges and risks.

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Male external catheters are designed exclusively for men and help in coping with urinary incontinence. While using them, you may sometimes face some problems, whose identification and management is essential for the successful catheterization.

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Foley catheter, also known as an indwelling catheter is used to drain urine from the bladder. It is held in place with the help of a water-filled balloon that is inflated inside the bladder.

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Urinary leg bags are discreet urine collection bags that are used to collect urine from catheters. They are wrapped around legs or thighs and held in place by means of straps and holders.

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