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Monthly Archives: May 2016
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May 27, 2016Stalled wounds are those which have healed to an extent, but that have not progressed beyond a specific point of improvement. Although this can occur for a number of reasons such as patients being diabetic, a poor diet, stress or other factors in a patient’s immediate environment, it can be difficult to determine why the healing process slows down. Using cellulose and matrix dressings on these wounds can however help encourage healing to progress again.
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May 26, 2016If you have recently been fitted with a urostomy pouch, you may not yet be sure how or when to change it. However, in order to remain comfortable and sanitary, there are a few basic guidelines to follow – all of which will make your general urostomy care and maintenance routine as simple and convenient as possible.
#1 – Replace the pouch as directed
Although your stoma nurse will have given you directions regarding how to perform this task, it can be easy to forget the details after arriving home. A one-piece urostomy pouch will normally require replacement every other
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May 11, 2016These days, doctors are bale to diagnose various forms of incontinence in patients, which enables them to provide better care to them than ever before. Below are some ways in which you are able to tell the difference between stress incontinence and urge-related incontinence, as well as a few handy tips pertaining to incontinence products that can be used to deal with each of them.
#1 – Stress Incontinence
Stress incontinence is diagnosed when urine leaks from the bladder as a result of weakened pelvic floor tissues and muscles, and it usually occurs when laughing, sneezing, exercising
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May 10, 2016
A hernia occurs when part of an internal organ is displaced in the body and it starts protruding through the cavity wall that contains it and in most cases, the intestines are the most common place for a hernia to occur. If you are experiencing any of the symptoms mentioned below, it may be an indication of a hernia being present. Wearing a hernia belt can help alleviate discomfort, but a doctor should be consulted if the pain persists or worsens.
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