Reference
Knowledge that helps in daily life.
Nine guides on bladder and bowel management with a spinal cord injury — written from personal experience, backed by urological literature.
Intermittent Self-Catheterisation (ISC)
Why catheterisation is needed, how often, what volumes are normal, insurance coverage and warning signs that need prompt attention.
Bladder Diary
What to record, what counts as normal and a free PDF template to print.
UTI with a Neurogenic Bladder
Why the usual warning signs are often absent with ISC, what to look for instead and when there is no time to wait.
Fluid Intake with ISC
Why drinking less is the wrong approach, what amounts make sense and why the balance of intake and output matters.
Urine Colour: Meaning and Warning Signs
What each colour means — from colourless to reddish — and which changes should get extra attention with ISC.
Bowel Management with SCI
Reflex and flaccid bowel, bowel routine, diet and why documentation helps.
Catheters on Prescription: Coverage and Stock
How ISC catheters are prescribed in Germany, what insurance covers and how to track your stock.
Autonomic Dysreflexia
The emergency you need to know: which signs announce it, the most common triggers and what to do immediately.
Bristol Stool Scale
The seven stool types from Type 1 to 7 explained clearly: what they reveal about digestion and when to see a doctor.
All pages are intended as general information and do not replace medical advice. If you have specific concerns, please seek medical advice. The data you gather with these guides can be recorded in the Bladder & Bowel Manager app — everything stays on your device.