The Fallacies of Incontinence Literature

Factual, unbiased information about incontinence is difficult to find.

Are you struggling to find quality information on incontinence? Whether you are dealing with incontinence on your own or you are caring for a loved one that is suffering from incontinence it is important to get your facts straight about incontinence so you can purchase the right incontinence products and to follow the proper treatment programs in order to gain back your dignity. A lot of the information you may find about incontinence will focus mostly on the fact that it is an embarrassing condition and they don’t always provide the reader with great information about how to manage incontinence and to know that you are not alone. This is why we created The CareGiver Partnership's Incontinence Center of Excellence in order to help provide the right information to the individuals dealing with incontinence.

Let’s start by looking at what incontinence is. Here you can see that there are several different types of incontinence and it can give you an idea of the type of incontinence that you are dealing with. There are about 20 Million Americans that suffer from incontinence so you are definitely not alone in this battle! Most people deal with stress and urge incontinence, which can be controlled by using some quality incontinence products like incontinence pads or adult diapers. These products will help to capture urine that leaks out of the bladder without warning. Incontinence is when the body involuntarily leaks urine from the bladder, which can be incredibly embarrassing as it can happen at any time.  Using the right products will give you back some of your dignity as they will capture the urine and can easily prevent others from being able to detect that you are using incontinence supplies to help you manage your problem.

Watch this video.  How to choose the right incontinence product.

Do not believe anyone that tries to tell you incontinence is rare and only happens to elderly people. The truth is that incontinence can happen to anyone and at any time in your life. While it is commonly reported among women and elderly individuals, many men also suffer from it and there have been cases of even young children dealing with incontinence. There is not a miracle drug that can “cure” incontinence as well. Changing your diet and increased exercise may help, but in most cases incontinence may not be curable at all. Some cases can be cured as the body just needs to be strengthened again with it’s pelvic floor muscles.

Another big fallacy out there pertaining to incontinence has to deal with surgery. A lot of the literature out there suggests that surgery will cure your condition and will allow you to have a happier life. This is also not true as surgery might actually make your condition worse. Sometimes surgery is necessary if you have nerve damage and other issues but you also need to realize is that the surgery may only be a temporary solution. You may see a decrease in the number of incontinence problems you have, but it’s likely that you will still deal with it or that it will come back in the future.

Incontinence may be caused by things like an overactive bladder, in which case it may be helpful to speak to your doctor about your condition and to determine what type of treatments you can use. It is also likely that your doctor will recommend that you use incontinence products like pads or adult diapers to manage your condition on a daily basis. Take a look at these quality products that are designed for both genders: http://www.caregiverpartnership.com/incontinence-product-finder/. Always seek out incontinence supplies that are comfortable and affordable for your situation.

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About The CareGiver Partnership. The CareGiver Partnership helps caregivers and their loved ones with answers to their caregiving questions, including information about home health care products and supplies, from our Wisconsin-based team of Product Specialists who are all current or former caregivers. The company’s Web site provides the largest online library of resources on subjects most important to caregivers — from arthritis to assisted living, and Parkinson’s to prostate cancer — as well as access to more than 3,000 home care products for incontinence, skin care, mobility, home safety and daily living aids. The CareGiver Partnership was founded in 2004 by Lynn Wilson of Neenah, Wisc. Visit http://www.caregiverpartnership.com to learn more or call 1-800-985-1353.

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