What is urinary incontinence?
Urinary incontinenceUrinary incontinence, also known as involuntary urination, is any leakage of urine. It is a common and distressing problem, which may have a large impact on quality of life. Stress incontinence, urge incontinence, overflow incontinence, and functional incontinence are four main types. Incontinence can happen for many reasons, and can be short-term or long-lasting. Weak or damaged bladder muscles, overactive bladder muscles, certain prostate conditions, and nerve damage are some of the possible underlying causes of urinary incontinence.TreatmentTreatment for urinary incontinence depends on the type of incontinence, its severity and the underlying cause. Individuals who continue to experience urinary incontinence need to find a management solution that matches their individual situation, and the external urine collection device is one of the options for men.External urine
collection devicesExternal urine collection devices are a type of medical product used, primarily by men, to manage urinary output and/or urinary incontinence. These devices attached to the outside of the penile area and direct urine into a separate collection chamber such as a leg or beside bag. There are several varieties of external urine collection devices on the market today, including male external catheters and Texas/condom catheters. Advantages with these collection devices are that they are discreet, the skin stays dry all the time, and they are convenient to use both day and night.UR free to go®UR free to go® is a total urine collection system is one piece external urine collection device for men. It is easy to apply and remove, simple to rinse and clean, comfortable and odourless. With UR free to go® total urine collection system, users will not develop a urinary tract infection due to long term use. With UR free to go® total urine collection system, users will not need to worry about urine overflow problem or diaper rash issue.