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The first step that anyone should take when managing
incontinence is to seek out a medical evaluation. Most incontinence is caused
by an underlying medical condition that often times are very treatable which
means that the resulting incontinence can be cured or at least reduced. This
makes managing the incontinence much easier. Once the patient and/or the
caregiver understand the type of incontinence, the severity, and the
recommended treatment then everyone can move on to using incontinence
management strategies. One of the most important strategies is to find the
right incontinence products that help to manage the incontinence in the home
and at other locations. Here is what you need to know about how to use
incontinence bed pads to help manage incontinence-
Incontinence bed pads can are an important incontinence
management tool that can be used in conjunction with incontinence underwear and
other adult incontinence products. Incontinence bed pads should not be confused
with incontinence pads. Incontinence bed pads are used to protect bed, bedding,
and furniture from the damage that can be done by incontinence leakage and
accidents. Incontinence bed pads can also be taken on the go and used to
protect wheelchairs, car seats, and any other place that the person with
incontinence may be sitting or laying down on. Many people with incontinence
like to have a pile of incontinence bed pads handy so that one can be spread
out underneath the person with incontinence wherever they are.
It is important to stress the incontinence bed pad should
not be used in lieu of an incontinence undergarment or incontinence pad. The
person with incontinence should wear the appropriate incontinence undergarment
(either with or without an incontinence pad), in order to have the highest
level of protection possible. The incontinence bed pad will only serve as
additional protection should an accident occur when the person with
incontinence is in bed or sitting down somewhere.
The use of incontinence bed pads is only one management
strategy to help manage incontinence. Other management strategies include but
are not limited to:
- Have a
medical evaluation-Incontinence is always a medical condition. Anyone
experiencing incontinence symptoms needs to see their doctor in order to
determine what the underlying cause could be. Incontinence is never a
normal part of aging and should not be treated as such. Keep in mind that
many types of incontinence can be successfully treated or have the
symptoms reduced. Your doctor can also be a valuable resource in how to
better manage your incontinence.
- Have the right incontinence undergarment-Today, there are more choices then ever before when it comes to incontinence underwear. Whether the incontinence sufferer is on the go and leads an active lifestyle or has mobility problems or other medical issues there are incontinence products to meet those needs. Whether the incontinence sufferer needs incontinence underwear that can be worn under normal clothing or an adult diaper there are many different types and styles to choose from. Having the right adult incontinence product that fits can help to provide a high level of both comfort and protection.
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