Coping With Adult Incontinence And Bed wetting
Posted: Monday, January 19, 2009
by Margaret Tye
Adult incontinence and adult bed wetting causes extreme embarrassment to millions of sufferers. It is estimated that about 15 million people suffer in the United States, approximately 20% are men and 80% are women. Yet despite this high number only about 40% seek help.
There are probably several reasons for not going to the doctor. Some people believe that either the problem is not severe enough, as they only wet occasionally when they cough or laugh. They may believe that it is an age related problem and nothing can be done about it, or they may simply be too embarrassed to talk about the problem.
Incontinence in men may be caused by a number of things. Sufferers from prostate cancer may find that they have a problem after an operation. Your doctor will advise you on possible ways to deal with it and in many cases, given time, the problem is overcome.
Male incontinence may also be caused by other medical problems such as injury, Parkinson's Disease, diabetes or Alzheimers.
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Women are by far the biggest sufferers of incontinence. For many it begins when they are expecting a baby. Pressure on the bladder causes a continual feeling of needing to use the bathroom. After the birth this normally disappears but for some the problem continues. Childbirth itself can weaken the muscles in the pelvic floor making it difficult to control the bladder, which is why pelvic exercises are recommended for moms. Women also suffer from many of the diseases that affect men and again help is available to overcome the problem.
If you are suffering from temporary or long-term incontinence, or are just suffering from bed wetting, there are many excellent and discreet adult diapers on the market that can be bought locally or online.
Anyone suffering from incontinence should consult their doctor before undertaking any treatment. The author accepts no liability for the contents of the article nor for any actions taken as a result of reading the article.
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Margaret Tye runs the How To Stop Bed Wetting website. For further information visit the Adult Incontinence/Bed wetting web page.
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