Accepting help if you feel your incontinence is getting worse
If you are experiencing bladder weakness, particularly if you feel your incontinence is getting worse, it may feel like a very embarrassing situation. It’s something that a lot of us don’t want to talk about and it may make you feel like you’re not quite yourself. This, in turn, can make it difficult to reach out to others.
Pelvic floor exercises for men
Urinary incontinence or bladder weakness in men might seem like an embarrassing condition, but it is actually relatively common – about 3 to 11% of men experience urinary incontinence at some point in their lives, so it’s nothing to be ashamed of.[1] In this article, we will share some insights on the subject and give you some tips on how pelvic floor strengthening can help relieve pelvic floor disorder in men.
How to care for a patient with Parkinson’s Disease and Urinary Incontinence
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a degenerative disorder of the central nervous system for which there is no known cure. It is a brain disorder that progresses slowly, however sufferers often experience a multitude of physical ‘non-motor’ symptoms including urinary incontinence (UI) and bowel disorders. For caregivers it can be a challenge to provide accurate care for patients with PD and UI. This is why we have compiled a list of simple tips on how to ensure a good care.
3 Non-Invasive Options to Help You Manage Stress Incontinence during Pregnancy
Are you pregnant and experience urine leaks once in a while? Or you have just given birth and still experience little leaks? Then you are probably experiencing stress incontinence, this is very common for pregnant women.
Stress incontinence is a type of Urinary Incontinence (UI) that affects 300 in 750 pregnant women.i Women who have had a vaginal delivery are more likely to develop this condition than those who had a Caesarean section.ii The age at onset may vary but some patients have shown symptoms as early as the first trimester while some have it six months postnatal.iii
Types of Incontinence
Urinary incontinence is the involuntary passing of urine, a condition that affects millions of people around the world.1 Whilst it is a common condition, it can be inconvenient or even distressing if not properly managed and we at iD want to help caregivers to look after their patients and/or loved ones and let them live life in full view.
There are several different types of incontinence and in this article, we will address the three main types of incontinence and how you can best manage them.