Patient with stomas have the option of wearing the bag on their thigh so it is clear of stoma pouches. Dealing with a catheter for two weeks is daunting - especially as I have never even seen a catheter. These types of infection are known as urinary tract infections (UTIs) and usually need to be treated with antibiotics.

However, using proper incontinence pads or pants rather than sanitary pads; regularly going to the toilet; good personal hygiene and drinking plenty of water will all reduce your risk. Having a long-term urinary catheter increases your risk of developing urinary tract infections (UTIs) and can also lead to other problems, such as blockages. Please note that the dispenser should not take more than 3 working days to dispense your Nexus products, if it takes longer, you or your dispenser should contact NUK who will endeavour to resolve the issue directly with them.You may have to fit a new leg bag after 5-7 days, make sure the bag to catheter connection is tight after it is changed, then recheck it after a few hours.

An indwelling catheter can either drain into a bag attached to your leg, which has a tap at the bottom so it can be emptied, or it can be emptied into the toilet directly, using a valve.You will, in effect, have a vasectomy as part of the RP and your penis and scrotum may become very swollen so you will need good support. Something comfortable and supportive, I used trunk type a size larger than I normally take, which worked well, kept everything in it's place while keeping the catheter where it was comfortable and unable to get pulled? Some hospitals are now fitting patients with a statlock adhesive thigh catheter fixation device instead of thigh straps or G straps.