When do Doctors Suggest Individuals Use External Urine Management Products?

People all across the globe suffer from various critical health conditions. Urine incontinence is one of the vital health conditions that can happen both in males and females. External urine management products are used to treat such conditions. Doctors usually suggest using these products when urinary incontinence cannot be managed through surgeries or with medications. There exist various types of external urine management products such as pads, diapers, urinary catheters, and many more. Different products are referred to individuals depending on their medical condition. 

With the increasing applications of external urine management products in hospitals, the global external urine management products market is expected to experience remarkable growth in the approaching years. The market is predicted to generate a revenue of $31,929.3 million, growing at a CAGR of 7.4% throughout the analysis timeframe from 2022 to 2031. The major players of the market include Tilla Care, Inc., Consure Medical, Teleflex, Inc., Men’s Liberty (BioDerm), and many others. 

When Do Doctors Recommend an External Urine Management Product to Individuals?

Doctors may endorse a person to use an external urine management product who has difficulties while urinating. Some of the major conditions when doctors usually recommend persons to use external urine management devices are listed below:

• When there is a blockage in the urethra, in that condition, a urinary catheter is used to carry urine out of the bladder. 
• In case of an injury caused to the urethra
• When there is some kind of birth defect that affects the urinary tract
• When people have stones in the kidney, ureter, or bladder
• When any nerve of the bladder is damaged or weakens
• When there is a tumor within the urinary tract or reproductive organs
• When there is an enlarged prostate in males
• When individuals have urine retention
• In case of individuals having surgery in the genital area such as hip fracture repair
• In a condition that impairs an individual’s mental function such as dementia

Moreover, there are several other conditions when doctors may recommend using external urine management products are discussed below:

• To precisely measure urine output in case of critically ill individuals
• To drain out a women’s bladder after an epidural anesthetic, mostly during childbirth
• To drain urine when individuals undergo a surgery

What are the Mostly Used External Urine Management Devices?

Broadly, urinary catheters are recommended by doctors when people have urinary incontinence or urine retention. The major types of urinary catheters that are used often are discussed below:

• Indwelling Catheters: This type of catheter is inserted into the bladder through the urethra. In some cases, nurses may also insert the catheter into the bladder through a tiny hole in the abdomen.
   
• External Catheters: It is also known as a condom catheter which is placed outside the body. It is mostly recommended for people who don’t have urine retention problems but have serious problems such as functional or mental disabilities such as dementia. These catheters are more comfortable and have a low risk of infection than indwelling catheters. External catheters are needed to be changed daily, however, some brands are designed for prolonged use.
   
• Intermittent Catheters: In some cases, individuals may need a catheter for a short period, mostly when they go through any kind of surgery. The motive for using this catheter is to empty the bladder. Mostly, healthcare professionals refer to this catheter as an in-and-out catheter. 

What are the Potential Complications of Using an External Urine Management Devices?

There is a need for using an external urine management device when a person has healthcare-associated urinary tract problems. People may experience some additional complications, such as headaches, chills, blood in urine, foul-smelling urine, low back pain, burning of the urethra, slow fever, and cloudy urine due to pus. In addition, some individuals may have an allergic reaction.

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Princy A. J

Princy holds a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from the prestigious Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. University at Chennai, India. After a successful academic record, she pursued her passion for writing. A thorough professional and enthusiastic writer, she enjoys writing on various categories and advancements in the global industries. She plays an instrumental role in writing about current updates, news, blogs, and trends.