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Spinal cord injuries (SCIs) are life-altering events that affect millions of people worldwide. They result from damage to the spinal cord which disrupts the communication between the brain and the rest of the body. This can lead to varying degrees of motor, sensory and autonomic function loss below the level of injury often resulting in paralysis, chronic pain and other complications.
For the men who have experienced a spinal cord injury, managing urinary incontinence can be an incredibly difficult and challenging task. Not only can it cause physical discomfort (it hurts), but it can also have a significant impact on your emotional and mental well-being. But it doesn’t always have to be this way. With the right info, resources, and support, you can find ways to better manage urinary incontinence and live a more comfortable and fulfilling life. In this article, we’ll discuss the male causes and symptoms of urinary incontinence, and provide helpful tips and resources to help you manage this condition and improve your quality of life.
There are many articles on how the costs of incontinence affect women; however, we want to dive into how those costs affect men and the challenges that both men and women face when dealing with incontinence. In the US, “the economic price tag of incontinence is more than $20 billion per year”.
QuickChange Wraps are a solution to avoiding CAUTI, plus they are less invasive and easier and faster to apply. In contrast to catheters, they cost a fraction of what catheters do, and any staff (or caregiver) can put on the wrap.
In this blog post, we examine the causes of CAUTI, what can help prevent an infection from occurring, and how QuickChange can be a great alternative over catheters for men.
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurological disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. As the disease progresses, individuals may experience various forms of incontinence, particularly in the middle and late stages. The disease's impact on memory, thinking skills, and daily functioning can lead to difficulties with everyday activities, including managing incontinence.
This page contains the transcript and video covering the topic "How To Apply the QuickChange Male Incontinence Wrap To a Man With a Retracted or Indwelling Penis". This application is ideal if you are currently using a catheter or if the Standard Application isn't working due to the penis being retracted.
