In this era of false news there’s also plenty of false information out there around the subject of male incontinence. We’ve asked our experts to take aim at 10 of the biggest misconceptions that might be stopping you from fully enjoying your life. Let’s bust a few myths together.
Male is not inevitable and many will never experience the condition. For quite a few of those who do, it will only be temporary. Even if you have incontinence in any form there are many ways to control it. If you start noticing symptoms, visit your GP for advice.
This myth makes younger guys feel even worse about themselves. can be the result of many conditions or life habits. For example, anxiety, obesity, smoking, excess caffeine or alcohol, and problems can all lead to incontinence problems.
It’s very important to stay hydrated and if you cut down on your fluid intake your urine becomes too concentrated, causing irritation in the bladder. However, it’s best to avoid drinks with alcohol or caffeine.
If is the symptom of another health issue, it will disappear when that condition is successfully treated. Depending on the issue, the treatments will vary. For example, antibiotics will resolve an infection, while other conditions such as kidney stones can be treated by shock wave lithotripsy.
