Many men find male external catheters (MECs) a better alternative than other types of catheters and/or incontinence briefs. While each individual has their own preferences, there are some definite advantages that male external catheters (also called “condom catheters,” “texas catheters” or “urisheaths”) hold over both indwelling and intermittent catheters. First up is the infection rate.… Continue reading Advantages of Male External Catheters Over Other Catheter Types

By Emily DiNuzzo for Readers Digest Passing a kidney stone can be extremely painful and, in some cases, impossible without medical treatment like surgery. If you are passing a kidney stone, it would be great to know just how long you must endure the pain before it’s over. The short answer, however, is that it depends… Continue reading This Is How Long It Takes to Pass a Kidney Stone

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