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What is Incontinence?

Incontinence is the inability to control either urine or fecal elimination. Essentially this means that to some degree you may lose urine or bower movements at time that you do not choose to do so. There are four basic types of Urinary incontinence:

Stress Incontinence: an involuntary loss of small amounts of urine when you cough, laugh, lift or exercise. It can be caused by multiple vaginal births, enlarged prostate, pelvic trauma or loss of pelvic muscle tone.

Urge Incontinence: inability to control urinating once you feel the need to void. Simply, you may feel the need to urinate but cannot wait to get to the bathroom. It can be caused by Alzheimer’s, Parkinsonism, enlarged prostate, spinal cord injuries or urinary tract infections.

Reflex Incontinence: This is frequent loss of urine with no warning. This is due to spinal cord injuries, brain tumors or stokes.

Overflow Incontinence: Leakage of urine when the bladder is full. For example the person experiences dribbling, frequency, urgency and bladder distention. It is most commonly caused by diseases that cause a blockage of the natural passage way of urine.

Bowel incontinence is the inability to contain or ‘hold’ a bowel movement. It can be caused by being constipated often and for long periods, or on the opposite end of the spectrum by severe or long-term diarrhea.

Is Incontinence a normal part of getting older?

No, it is not. It does effect a large percentage of the senior population but the causes should be identified by your doctor. Incontinence is NOT a disease, it is a symptom, but it can be treated once the causes are determined. If you are experiencing any type of incontinence you should see your doctor, there is a good chance you can be helped with this problem.

How often is normal for urinating or having a bowel movement?

Keep in mind that human come in an infinite variety so there is no one right answer. However, there are basic guidelines. Most people urinate four to eight times per twenty four hour period. Getting up once a night is normal, if you are getting up more than twice per night you should see your doctor. Most people have a bowel movement anywhere between three times per day to three times per week.

Incidence and Prevalence of Urinary Incontinence

The U. S. Department of Health and Human Services reported in 1996 that approximately 13 million people in the United States suffer from urinary incontinence. The condition is far more prevalent in women than men. In the general population ages 15 to 65 year old, 10-30% of women versus 1.5-5% of men are affected. At least 50% of nursing home residents are affected. Of that number, 70% are women.

What are some things I can do to avoid incontinence?

Always be sure to drink enough liquid. People may think that if they feel as though they need to urinate often they should cut back on liquids. If it just the opposite. You need to keep enough fluid in your system to keep running smoothly, at least 3-4 pints per day. Do not try to force yourself to go to the bathroom (due to convenience) but do go when you need to. Be sure to get enough fiber rin your diet to keep your bowler in good working order.

If I am experiencing some type of incontinence are there products that can help me deal with this problem?

Yes there are! Home Delivery Medical offers a full line of disposable adult incontinence products that can be used to help you or your loved one maintain your dignity and quality of life.

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