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Incontinence Mattress Pad for a Worry Free Slumber

Tuesday, February 9th, 2010

If you have been out shopping for mattresses in the last several years, then you know how expensive they can be. So of course you want to protect your investment. Even if you do not suffer from any type on urinary incontinence your body still sheds moisture and dander during the night, so using a protective pad on your mattress is probably the best way to maximize its useable lifespan.

While a simple, waterproof, mattress pad will work for all beds, as you have family members with incontinence problems, you can determine if they need additional protection while sleeping. For example, for a bedridden patient where incontinence is an issue you may want to use heavy duty mattress covers or a plush, quilted or terry mattress cover to offer a comfortable, cozy sleeping surface to the patient. A supportive medical bed fleece may also offer some extra comfort to anyone who has to spend a lot of time in bed. These pads completely protect the bed while creating a soft sleeping surface.

There are pads available for any type of incontinence that may occur. So if you suffer from light or occasional incontinence you can find everything from disposable bed pads, to reusable quilted bed pads. For people with more severe cases of urinary incontinence you can also find duvet covers, pillowcase covers and quilted pads. You can also couple your mattress protection with incontinence pads or pants so that you can rest easy and get a good, night’s sleep without any worry of ruining your new mattress.

While incontinence is never a welcome condition, it can be managed by working with your medical professional and supporting your efforts with the proper incontinence products. While learning to manage your incontinence problems, using good a quality incontinence mattress pad will make the process less troubling. DryForLife has been providing incontinence products for over forty years and can help you with your needs. Products can be ordered online and discreetly delivered right to your home.

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Adult Bedwetting: Causes and Management

Thursday, November 12th, 2009
Nocturnal enuresis or bedwetting is the involuntary voiding of urine during sleep after the age at which bladder control is normally established. Both men and women can suffer from uncontrollable bedwetting. Often, adults who wet their beds refuse to discuss their discomfort even with their own doctors because they feel embarrassed. This is a rather unfortunate mistake because your doctor can give you advice on ways to improve symptoms as well as possible treatments for bedwetting.
Bedwetting is a complex disorder because many factors are thought to play a significant part. Bedwetting that occurs in adulthood may either be persistent primary enuresis or secondary enuresis.

Primary nocturnal enuresis begins during childhood, where nighttime dryness has not been achieved for longer than six months. If this is not resolved during childhood or teenage years, it is quite likely that bedwetting will persist into adulthood.

The causes of primary nocturnal enuresis may be any of the following:

  • Strong genetic predisposition – The exact mechanism for the inheritance of the disorder is still unknown.
  • Insufficient production of anti-diuretic hormone (ADH) at night – Your ADH level normally increases during the night, causing your body to produce a smaller total volume of urine during sleep. If your ADH level is not high enough, urine production is increased.
  • Abnormalities of the urinary bladder – Some nocturnal enuresis sufferers have smaller than normal bladders.
  • Psychological factors – Stress and other psychological issues have long been thought to play a part in bedwetting.
Secondary enuresis occurs when a person has established bladder control for a period of six months, and begins wetting the bed again.
The causes of secondary enuresis may be any of the following:
  • Diabetes
  • Chronic constipation
  • Urinary tract infection
  • Urinary tract stones
  • Prostate enlargement
  • Bladder cancer
  • Neurological disorders
Age or illness can weaken the muscles that control the flow of urine to your urethra. If these muscles weaken, you may leak urine during sleep, or you may be unable to stop the flow of urine when your bladder is full.
Adults who suffered from spinal cord trauma from a fall, auto accident, or other traumatic event may also be at risk for secondary enuresis. Anxiety or other emotional disorders are considered as rare causes of adult bedwetting.

Some medications that can cause a deep sleep can lead to adult bedwetting. Such medicines do not enable a person to wake when the urge to urinate occurs.

Management Options for Adult Bedwetting

Adult bedwetting needs to be evaluated by your doctor. If you have relatives suffering from adult enuresis, you need to encourage them to talk about their problem. Their concerns must be treated sensitively, and they must be gently persuaded to seek medical attention. There are a number of treatment and condition management options for bedwetting. These include medications, programs to change the sleep pattern, and exercises to improve the bladder control.

Many adults suffering from bedwetting find absorbent pads, protective underwear and waterproof mattress pads to be extremely helpful. These products promote comfort and at the same time ease clean up of bedwetting incidents. DryForLife supplies incontinence pads, which may be ordered online and delivered discreetly right to your front door.

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Protecting Your Mattress

Wednesday, August 12th, 2009

Your bed represents a considerable investment; therefore, protecting your mattress is as important as protecting your clothing. DryForLife has many options in bed protection to allow you to protect your mattress without losing any sleep.

Heavy Duty Waterproof Mattress Cover- these soft and comfortable mattress covers are made from a resilient PVC that won’t rustle when you move. These covers protect the top, sides and ends of the matress and will not wrinkle up. Best of all, they can be washed and are completely waterproof.

Terry Towelling Waterproof Matress Cover- The ultimate in comfort, these waterproof matress covers wll fit any matress up to 8 inches deep. They can be ordered to fit any size, and can be washed in your washing machine. These matress covers are elastisized, making it easy to put on your mattress.

Quilted Polycotton Waterproof Mattress Covers- With waterproof backing, these padded and fitted mattress covers are soft and comfortable, guaranteeing you a great sleep. They are also mashine washable and fitted, as well as coming in different sizes to fit almost any mattress.

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