Urological products are designed for those who have urinary retention and need assistance removing urine from the body. This could be due to a blockage in the urethra or an issue with the nervous system that prevents the bladder muscles from relaxing. Urination is obviously an important part of everyone’s lives, so having the right urological supplies to make you feel more comfortable is essential. Some products you’ll see on the market include thin, smooth tubes known as catheters that are inserted into the bladder through the urethra which allows trapped urine to leave the body. Urine travels through this tub and collects in a drainage bag, leaving the user feeling more comfortable having emptied their bladder.

Common urological products you’ll encounter include catheters, drainage bags, and insertion trays. Different types of catheters accommodate different medical needs. When you’re ready to browse some urological products for sale, visit Mark Drug Medical Supply in Wheeling, Illinois, near Chicago and North Shore!

Several catheter users have tried to save money by reusing their catheters and some have even been advised to do so by their doctors. They simply wash them out and reuse them. This method is know as “clean cath” Studies have shown that reusing catheters is not sterile and you are taking a risk of infection. Further research has shown that using a sterile catheter each time you need a replacement catheter can reduce the amount of urinary tract infections that the users will get over time. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines say that urinary catheters should be considered as a one-time use only device and is printed on most catheter packages. Because of this change in classification Medicare and most other major insurance companies now require you to use a new sterile catheter each time that you catheterize. This will significantly reduce the risk of a urinary tract infection, and potential hospital stay.