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A condom catheter is a urine drainage system for men. It is made of a condom attached to a drainage bag. You can use a condom catheter to prevent bladder accidents or to help with draining your bladder.

This diary is intended to be used every day to capture information that can help you and your doctor better understand and manage your migraine headaches.

Men: After spinal cord injury, you might not be able to control your bladder. Intermittent catheterization (IC) is used to help you empty your bladder by using a catheter.

Female: After spinal cord injury, you might not be able to control your bladder. Intermittent catheterization (IC) is used to help you empty your bladder by using a catheter.

After almost all spinal cord injuries, bowel function is impaired. The goal is to have regular bowel movements by establishing a routine schedule. Once established, a good bowel program regulates bowel movements, avoids accidents and prevents constipation, diarrhea and resulting complications.

This resource provides a summary of options for stool softeners, laxatives, suppositories and anesthetic ointment.

Bladder infections are one of the most common health issues after spinal cord injury. A bladder infection is also called a urinary tract infection (UTI). This is because the bladder is part of your urinary tract. Your urinary tract includes your kidneys, urethra, and ureters.

When you do intermittent catheterization (IC), you need to empty your bladder on a schedule. The timing of your next IC will depend on how much urine you had during your last IC.

Getting into a car can be a challenging transfer. At first, you might need one or two people to help. The amount of help you need depends on the height of the car and your skill. With practice, some people learn to transfer alone. Always practice transfers with your therapist before trying alone.