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How To Use An Intermittent Catheter

Millions of people suffer from urinary incontinence.  Dealing with the problem can be difficult and embarrassing.  Patients are often looking for a solution that will allow them to control their own problem.  One such solution is to use an intermittent catheter.  The intermittent catheter is a device that is used externally to collect and remove urine leakage.

The use of an intermittent catheter is helpful for those who don’t need a permanent or more drastic resolution.  Using the external catheter is preferable to a permanent catheter in many instances, since there is no need for a surgical procedure.  The patient himself controls the use of the external catheter.

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