Find Out More About Incontinence


by Sylvia Fontrellini - Date: 2008-06-20 - Word Count: 479 Share This!

Incontinence is a massive problem for three million Britons. This embarrassing ailment means sufferers have an inability to control urine elimination, which makes them to pass urine by accident. People of any age or gender can suffer from incontinence, but it is much more widespread in people who are older.

There are many kinds of incontinence, although each one is due to a bladder problem. The kidneys produce our urine & it is collected in the bladder. The bladder empties when it is full. When it empties, the muscular wall of the bladder must contract simultaneously with the relaxation of the band of muscle at the outlet of the bladder. Most cases of incontinence in adults are due to a problem with one or both of these processes.

It is pretty obvious that incontinence's symptoms are urinating without intending to do so. However, this can display itself in a number of ways. Indeed, some sufferers find that they leak urine when there is sudden pressure put on their bladder, including when they lift something or cough. Meanwhile, other sufferers may find that they leak urine constantly.

As you might already be aware, there's a number of different types of incontinence. We have listed some of the most widespread strains of the ailment below.

Stress incontinence is the most widespread form of incontinence & it's particularly widespread in ladies that have had children. Stress incontinence sufferers find that urine leaks when they cough, or do any other sort of activity that puts pressure on the bladder.

There is also functional Incontinence, which is when you know you want to go to urinate but you can't due to a communication issue or physical problem that prevents you from getting to the washroom quick enough.

There is a wide range of different incontinence treatments available. One of them is bladder training. This involves emptying your bladder at certain times, before gradually increasing the duration between intervals. You need to follow this treatment for at least 6 weeks to see if it is going to work.

Your doctor could also prescribe a course of medicines to treat your problem. HRT might also help relieve your symptoms if you have undergone the menopause & suffer from an overactive bladder.

If you have stress incontinence & other treatments haven't been adequate, your Dr may recommend a surgical procedure to support your bladder & urethra. There is a wide range of surgical procedures available, which means that you will have to visit your Dr for further info on the one that’s best for you.

As well as these treatments, there are also a wide variety of goods available that can help you to keep your symptoms under control. These include washable & disposable pads & knickers to keep you dry throughout the night & day, as well as a wide variety of bed protection goods and toiletries that will help you to feel great.

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Sylvia Fontrellini is a full time carer for old people requiring incontinence nappies, locking incontinence pants and continence care products.

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