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Using Intermittent Catheters To Keep Your Body Healthy

The medical industry has designed a number of new products to make their patients’ lives easier and more comfortable, and one of the most important examples is intermittent catheters. Instead of using a traditional catheter that requires you to carry around a bag and keep the catheter inserted for long periods of time, intermittent catheters allow you a more private way to empty your bladder. You can insert the catheter yourself any time that you feel the need to use the bathroom.

Intermittent catheters are used by people with nervous or neurological disorders, people who cannot adequately or fully empty the bladder, or by people who have been hospitalized for a surgery. Proper insertion will allow you to comfortably empty your bladder and cleanse your system. There are different styles and brands to choose from when selecting the best type of intermittent catheter. A straight tip catheter is usually the most popular and easy to insert.

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