Twenty million adult Americans are afflicted with adult incontinence.
Because of the odor and leakage that accompany the condition a person feels embarrassed, uncomfortable, and suffers from a lowered self image. Fortunately, these conditions can be controlled by proper products, such as adult diapers.
There are as many products available as types of adult incontinence, and knowledge of the resources at one’s disposal will go a long way in management of the condition.
Sometimes pressure on the bladder overrides the mechanism which normally keeps the bladder closed. This type of incontinence is called “stress urinary incontinence”. Typically, the loss of urine occurs when the person coughs, laughs, sneezes, exercises, or lifts a heavy object. The most beneficial products for this type are panty liners, male guards and adult diapers.
Urge incontinence is a sudden urge to urinate with loss of urine before you can reach a toilet. Millions of Americans are afflicted with an overactive bladder (OAB) and symptoms of frequency and urgency, although they may not actually leak urine. The products that work best for this person are adult diapers and protective underwear.
I created this blog because there is so little information on this subject in layman terms. I have a family member that recently was diagnosed with urge incontinence and I found it confusing trying to ascertain which products would work best. Adult diapers are the most widely used products for incontinence but I found that there may be better solutions. Remember, proper management of the condition will alleviate embarrassment, discomfort, and go a long way to allowing a sufferer to regain their life. | 