Managing Your Bladder
There are many different reasons why you, or someone close to you, may need to pay special attention to managing your bladder. This section is a resource centre where you can explore which solutions are available and which will suit your specific needs. There is useful information about fitting and using products, and easy ordering of samples - so you can experience the solutions first-hand. Finally, we are always ready with help and advice, so please feel free to use the contact details to speak to one of our experts.
Bladder problems
Bladder and urinary problems such as incontinence and retention can be caused by a wide range of medical conditions. This section helps you understand these causes and choose the right treatment options and management programme for your specific issue.
Causes of bladder problems and bladder symptoms
Medical conditions causing bladder/urinary problems are generally categorised either as neurogenic or non-neurogenic. Your bladder/urinary symptoms will vary depending on the underlying cause. The basic function of your urinary system is to store urine in your bladder and empty it through your urethra.
Spinal cord injury
Most people with a spinal cord injury experience bladder and bowel problems. This section explains the most common issues, details the treatment options available, and offers useful advice on how best to manage bladder and bowel functions.
Multiple sclerosis
Many people with multiple sclerosis find that the disease also affects their bladder and bowels. In this section, you will find background information, treatment options and practical advice for effective management of bowel and bladder problems.
Spina bifida
The severity of the spina bifida depends on where along the spine the opening occurs, the size of the opening, whether skin covers the affected area and whether or not spinal nerves are involved.
Keeping your bladder healthy
How to eat and drink to ensure that your bladder is in the best possible shape.
What is a urinary tract infection (UTI)?
In most people, urine is normally sterile (free from germs or bacteria) and the presence of bacteria in the urinary tract does not necessarily cause a urinary tract infection.
Get help, advice and recommendations on the right products for your needs
Bladder products
Are you looking for solutions to urinary incontinence and urinary retention? This section contains a thorough product overview.
How to guides
To help you get a clear idea of how to use catheters, male incontinence and bowel irrigation products we have produced a number of user guide films. You can watch them here.
How can Coloplast Care make a difference for you?
- Reliable advice, whenever you need it
- Supplement the education and advice you get from your stoma care nurse
- Guidance on selecting the right products
- Easy access to samples of relevant products
- Free home visits by Coloplast Stoma Care nurses
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