Bladder
incontinence is the unintentional loss of urine, which is
also called urinary incontinence.
$5.5 billion is spent every year on products for adults.
Less than 50% of those who have bladder problems ever discuss
the condition with their health care professional. The disorder,
therefore, often goes untreated.
Bladder
incontinence has a number of causes. Women are most likely
to develop incontinence during pregnancy and childbirth or after
the changes of menopause because of weakened pelvic muscles.
Pelvic trauma, spinal cord damage, caffeine, or medications
including cold preparations and diet drugs that are available
over-the-counter (without a prescription) also can cause episodes
of bladder
incontinence. Diseases such as multiple sclerosis, which affect
the nerves that control the bladder, can be associated with bladder
incontinence. Other factors that contribute to bladder
incontinence include mobility problems (people who can't get
around normally) and problems thinking (such as forgetfulness,
confusion, or senility), particularly in combination with drugs
such as sedatives, sleeping pills, and alcohol.
Here are some important facts:
17 million Americans are incontinent.
The majority of Americans suffering from incontinence are women.
Bladder problems are not a natural consequence of aging.
Bladder problems are not exclusively a problem of the elderly.
1 in 4 women age 30-59 has experienced an episode of incontinence.
There is treatment available for bladder
incontinence. Bladder
incontinence can be improved in 8 out of 10 cases. Talk to
your health professional about it and visit our products page
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