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Archive for May, 2009

Problems Associated with Bladder Weakness

Friday, May 29th, 2009

Bladder weakness affects millions of people worldwide, but that doesn’t mean that it has to be an inevitability for anyone, Bno matter their age. It is a curable condition in many cases. Left untreated, bladder weakness can affect people in several ways, physically, socially, and emotionally.

Although the physical discomfort of bladder weakness is not to be downplayed, the social and emotional cost of incontinence is high. For those who suffer from incontinence, the fear of their secret being discovered in public can literally prevent sufferers from enjoying the social aspects of their lives. This can lead to depression and feelings of low self-esteem. Personal relationships may also suffer.

Symptoms of bladder weakness are usually easy to identify, and may include constant leakage of urine, leakage of urine during activities which exert pressure on the bladder, or an overwhelming urge to urinate followed by leakage of urine. Should any of these symptoms occur, a visit to the doctor is in order.

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Urinary Incontinence - Facts and Myths

Friday, May 29th, 2009

There are so many misconceptions regarding urinary incontinence. For instance, many people wrongly assume that incontinence is a normal and expected part of the aging process, and that bringing the problem to a doctor’s attention will likely bring embarrassment and not much else in the way of effective treatment. In fact, the sooner you inform your doctor about the problem, the sooner treatment can be instituted.

Many people are also unaware that simple lifestyle changes can often make a huge difference in incontinence symptoms, such as cutting down on caffeine and alcohol intake and decreasing fluid intake before bed. Losing weight and quitting smoking are two other lifestyle changes that can also improve incontinence.

Another common misperception is that it is only women who are affected by urinary incontinence. Although women are about twice as likely as men to be affected, there are millions of men worldwide who suffer from incontinence. Although the underlying causes of incontinence are sometimes different between women and men, the social and emotional effects are similar.

To view the full article regarding myths and facts about urinary incontinence, visit www.dryforlife.co.uk or download the free DryForLife Guide to Living With Incontinence.

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