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… urine, disposable gloves, and cleansing equipment, such as cotton balls, paper towels, … When the urine stops flowing, press your abdomen or tighten the abdomen muscles. This helps to completely empty …
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… Overview Intermittent catheterization programs (ICPs) are often used … urine, disposable gloves, and cleansing equipment, such as cotton balls, paper towels, …
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… sphincter. As the bladder fills with urine, nerve signals tell the sphincter to stay … bladder's ability to store and release urine. Electromyogram (EMG), which is used to record the electrical …
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… Treatment Overview Types of catheters include: Straight catheter. This is … inserted into the urethra. But indwelling catheters may cause some discomfort while in place. Why It Is Done Catheters can be used to treat severe …
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… Overview Intermittent claudication is a symptom of peripheral arterial disease . Intermittent claudication is a tight, aching, … person with blockage of one major arterial segment in a leg can walk 90 to 180 metres (a …
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… Overview What is a spinal cord injury? A spinal cord injury (SCI) is damage to the spinal cord . … right away. Ask about getting vaccinated for COVID-19, pneumonia, and influenza (flu). …
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… Calcium (Ca) in Urine Test Chlamydia Tests Chloride (Cl) Test Computed Tomography (CT) … Test Home Test for Urinary Tract Infections Intravenous Pyelogram (IVP) Kidney Biopsy … Test Retrograde Pyelogram for Kidney Stones Sodium (Na) in Blood Test Sodium (Na) in Urine …
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… up as you get older. Loss of the male hormone testosterone . As you age, your body makes … prostate cancer, can also lower the level of testosterone in your body. Low estrogen … doctor may give you hormone therapy (shots, gels, or patches) to prevent osteoporosis. But …
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… Condition Basics What is male breast cancer? Breast cancer is the growth of … a man's risk of breast cancer include: Radiation exposure. Family history of breast … for you. How is male breast cancer treated? Treatment for male breast cancer is based on …
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… position. What causes stress incontinence in men? Stress incontinence can happen when the … gland is removed or after radiation treatment for prostate cancer. After a man's … are one way to treat stress incontinence in men. These exercises can help strengthen some …