Urinary Incontinence Support Group

Urinary incontinence is the involuntary excretion of urine from one's body. It is often temporary, and it almost always results from an underlying medical condition. Stress, functional, and urge incontinence are the most common forms. Share with other support group members and learn from their stories and experiences.

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Intermitent catheterization

wetr
wetr
Due to bladder distention I had many infections and urg incontinence.My doctor recommended intermittent catheterization. How many of you do this therapy and do you do aseptic(sterile Technic) or clean hand washing only?
philatelist
philatelist
I am congenitally incontinent. I developed urethral stricture 2 years ago and had to do intermittant catheetrization on daily basis. I would use xylocain/lidocain gel , insert some of it into my urethra, rub all around catheter, and slowly insert catheter all the way to bladder. Of course wear gloves.
Urinay tract is not as sensitive to infections as an open wound is, but still be careful.