The stigma associated with incontinence is often
much worse than the actual physical condition. Some would rather stay home than
risk the embarrassment of having an accident in front of friends and family. Roughly
one third of men and women in the U.S. suffer from the, somewhat erratic,
symptoms that accompany incontinence with little understanding of how to manage
it. Fortunately, those who struggle with this condition do have potential
solutions available to them to help manage their symptoms. Many people are able
to take control of their lives and symptoms by employing a few lifestyle
changes and also finding incontinence aids that fit their health needs.
New to incontinence?
Let HDIS help guide you through this stage of life.
Let’s start with the basics: What is incontinence?
Incontinence is a medical condition that affects the bladder and its muscles
and nerves that control urine flow. Did you know that there are five different
types of incontinence? Those types are:
Stress
incontinence
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This type is caused by any activity or exercise
that inadvertently puts pressure on your bladder and causes urine leakage (i.e.
a sneeze, cough, laugh, or even exercise)
Urge
Incontinence
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Commonly referred to as overactive bladder
(OAB), this type is leakage that follows a strong and sudden urge to go
Mixed
incontinence
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Aptly named, this type is a combination of both
stress and urge incontinence
Overflow
incontinence
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More commonly experienced by men, overflow
incontinence occurs when one is unable to fully empty their bladder and later
on experiences leakage once the bladder is full again
Functional
incontinence
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Happens when a medical condition, like
arthritis, keeps you from getting to the bathroom in time
Where do I begin my
journey to manage my symptoms?
Talk to
your doctor!
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This is the first step towards fully
understanding how incontinence affects you, and how to navigate through daily
life with this condition.
Understand
how to take care of the area.
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Many people aren’t fully aware of how important
it is to keep areas affected by incontinence dry and clean. By neglecting
proper care, those working towards managing incontinence could leave themselves
open to area discomfort or even infection.
Monitor
and limit excessive fluid intake.
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By employing monitoring and limiting methods for
daily fluid consumption, persons begin to “retrain” their bladders to adhere to
a new voiding schedule. A good rule of
thumb for limiting fluid consumption is to avoid taking in fluids after 6 p.m.
to decrease nighttime incidents.
Reach and
maintain a healthy weight through diet and exercise.
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Working on personal health and fitness goals can
also do wonders for easing incidents tied to incontinence. By working toward a
healthy weight and BMI, the muscles of the pelvic floor will see less stress
being put on the liver.
Talk to a
professional about physical therapy and how doing exercises at home can help
build up pelvic floor strength.
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By strengthening pelvic floors, and
corresponding muscles, those afflicted with incontinence can potentially see
less unexpected incidents. Many healthcare professionals recommend Kegel
exercises to help with strengthening these muscles.
What kind of products
can help manage incontinence?
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These products are paired with regular underwear
for moderate, on-the-go protection. Pads, liners, and beltless incontinence
products are often used for light leakage and minimum absorbency.
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Many individuals prefer protective underwear for
the product’s ease and leak protection. Protective underwear provides an
alternative to products that are often bulky and plastic-based.
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Similar to the protective underwear, this
product aids in leak protection with the added benefit of tabs for removal.
This product is great for overnight protection.
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This product is used for maximum absorbency. The
booster pad is inserted into the protective underwear or brief for extended
leak protection; often for overnights and periods of long travel.
Incontinence should not be looked upon as a disgraceful
condition. It is a physical disorder that can be treated and frequently cured
with the right medical help. If you are incontinent, you should see your doctor
about specific treatments that might benefit you. We encourage you to check out
our “New
Customer Specials” for the greatest deals on incontinence products.
HDIS has been serving
customers since 1986 with the sole purpose of making incontinence products
convenient, affordable and less embarrassing to purchase. We do this by
delivering high quality bladder control products right to your doorstep in
discreet packaging. Get started today at www.hdis.com, or contact a friendly and knowledgeable customer care representative
at 1-800-269-4663.
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