It’s really important to try and understand why incontinence is happening, as it can be handled in different ways depending on what is causing the problem.
Start by talking to a doctor and have as much information as possible to hand (like medical history, any medicines currently being taken) to get a proper diagnosis.
There are all sorts of options for treatment:
• Good toilet habits can help to lower the risk of incontinence. Making sure someone can be comfortable and get to the toilet easily are important – aids like handrails or an elevated toilet could help
• Pelvic floor exercises will help to strengthen the muscles in and around the bladder, helping the person to have better control of it
• Drinking less in the evening can help to avoid toilet visits at night
• High alcohol and caffeine intake can also cause incontinence and can be easily avoided, so limiting intake of these substances and drinking more fluids can lower chances of suffering from stress incontinence
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Different incontinence products like
pads and pants are designed to manage day-to-day urinary incontinence, helping to keep people comfortable and secure.
Depending on the root cause of incontinence, there are more specific types of treatment. For example, incontinence caused by decreased oestrogen levels can be treated with different forms of oestrogen (such as creams and vaginal suppositories).
It’s vital to talk to your doctor before making any changes to medication.
Depending on the severity of incontinence, there are a range of TENA pants available for moderate to heavy bladder leakage in both
men,
women and
unisex designs.
To discover more about what can trigger incontinence in males, have a look on
Tena Men.