Know Urinary Incontinence Better

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Know Urinary Incontinence better

• Pankh Hygienic Udaan

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What is Urinary Incontinence?

• Urinary incontinence happens when the muscles in
  the bladder controlling the flow of urine
  contract or relax involuntarily. This results in
  either leaking or uncontrolled urination.
• Urinary incontinence can vary from mild,
  occasional leaking to chronic uncontrolled
  urination.
• The condition affects nearly One in Ten people
  over age Sixty Five.

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Causes of Urinary Incontinence

• Weakened pelvic floor muscles
• Overactive bladder muscles
• Interstitial cystitis (chronic bladder
  inflammation) or other bladder conditions.
• Particular drugs/medicines are also known to
  induce incontinence issues.
• People suffering from bladder stones, urinary
  tract infections etc are also known to have
  incontinence issues.
• Side effects from a prior surgery
• Incontinence itself is not a disease,
  however it are often an indication of an
  underlying medical condition.

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• Lets take a look at the two of the most common
  types of urinary incontinence,
• Stress Incontinence and Urge Incontinence

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What is Stress Incontinence?

• Stress incontinence happens when pressure is put
  on your bladder from physical activity like
  sneezing, coughing, exercising, heavy lifting.
• Any pressure-increasing activity can trigger
  stress incontinence, particularly if your bladder
  is full.
• Stress incontinence is caused when the muscles
  and tissues supporting the bladder, which is
  pelvic floor muscles, become weakened.

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What is Urge Incontinence?

• Urge incontinence is when you get a sudden urge
  to pass urine.
• Urge incontinence is a symptom of overactive
  bladder (OAB).
• Urge incontinence is experienced, when bladder
  muscle is sending the message to the brain that
  the bladder is full when it actually isnt. This
  causes the bladder to contract, giving the
  sensation that urine must be passed.

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How Can Urinary Incontinence Affect your Life?

• Ask yourself whether leaking urine or the fear of
  leaking urine has
• Stopped you from doing things outside of your
  home?
• Caused you to be afraid to be too far from a
  bathroom or a change of clothes?
• Stopped you from exercising or playing sports?
• Made you uncomfortable with yourself and your
  body?
• If your answer yes to some of these questions,
  know that things can change for the better. 

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Quick Remedial Options

• Absorbent pads. They're disposable and designed
  for women and men. They also block odour and can
  be changed throughout the day.
• Incontinence panties and briefs, an everyday
  underwear for women and men. They include a
  waterproof liner and built-in cloth pad that can
  absorb more ounces of urine.
• Disposable Hygienic Female Urination Device can
  help to stand and pee comfortably in outdoor and
  even in dirty public toilets

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