What Is Adult Incontinence? What Can Be Done To Help It?
Urinary Incontinence, affects between 3-6 Million adults in the UK to one degree or another. Urinary Incontinence, is defined as an involuntary leakage of urine. It is often distressing and more common than people may think, and usually there is a treatable medical condition which if resolved should alleviate the problem.
Who Does Adult Incontinence Affect? And Why?
Adult Incontinence is most frequent in older generations, however with an aging population; it is likely to become more prevalent. It can affect both men and women, however due to the make-up of the urinary tract in males; they are less likely to suffer from it than women.
Urinary Incontinence is often caused by the following problems:
- Enlarged Prostate – this is only an issue for males, it can often be as a result of medical issues with the prostate, however it is also thought that treatments for conditions such as prostate cancer can have incontinence as a side effect.
- Polyuria (excessive urine production. – this is often a side effect of conditions such as various types of diabetes, but also because of Primary polydipsia (excessive fluid consumption due to the sensation of having a dry mouth constantly.
- Excessive caffeine consumption – this stimulates the bladder, and someone who regularly drinks large amounts of caffeinated beverages is potentially at risk of suffering.
- Neurological Conditions – conditions such as multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s can cause incontinence, due to the effect these have on the brain and nervous system.
Incontinence Products – What Is Available?
When it comes to Incontinence Products there are a range of options that will help you cope with a variety of severities of the condition.
- Disposable Incontinence Products – these are a popular method of helping to keep incontinence and leaks in check. They are suited to handling leakages of a large or small quantity and allow for a discrete experience for the patient
- Reusable incontinence products – these are suited for being washed and used again. They come in various guises, from pants to full body stockings. These are designed to help those with the problem handle it discretely and allow them to continue with life as normally as possible.
- Incontinence Bedding – waterproof incontinence bedding, means that your patients can sleep soundly at night knowing that any accidents that may occur can easily be cleaned up and no damage that lasts will be caused to the bed and bedding
- Incontinence Swimwear – this is ideal for those who remain active yet are worried about leakage. This is a discrete way of ensuring that your patient can stay fit, enjoy activities that keep them occupied and
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