It is estimated that 1 in 6 adults suffer from some degree of overactive bladder syndrome; 1 in 3 of these people also experience urge incontinence. That’s a huge number of people, and probably more than you ever imagined if you are one of these people. This is likely because the nature of incontinence is such that many remain silent about a condition that is often embarrassing in nature.
Remaining silent about an overactive bladder may be exactly the wrong thing to do. There are many conditions that may contribute to overactive bladder; therefore, seeing your doctor can help identify any of these factors and point to the correct treatment for you. Overactive bladder is often very amnable to treatment, so don’t allow your embarrassment to stand in the way of a cure or, if you are older, don’t assume that you have to “put up with it” as part of the aging process.
In the meantime, if you find that you are experiencing urge incontinence as the result of an overactive bladder, you may have a need for incontinence products that will allow you to go about your daily life without being fearful that you will experience the sudden urge to urinate and be unable to find a bathroom on time. For a full range of incontinence pads, pants and other incontinence products, you can search the DryForLife site for the best options to suit your needs. You may also want to download our free DryForLife Guide to Living With Incontinence.
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