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According to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, more than 1,000 children are treated there each year for incontinence. There are many types of incontinence that children can experience caused by different reasons. Some of the more common reasons why children wet themselves uncontrollably could be due to their own psychological choices, whereas others experience uncontrollable […]
If you think you might have an “overactive bladder” (OAB) you are not as alone as you might think – urinary incontinence affects 15-50% of American women today. How do you know if you are actually a victim of OAB or urinary incontinence?
Incontinence is a topic often not discussed, but with millions of aging Americans dealing with this common issue, it shouldn’t be. Wearever knows this all too well, as does StageofLife.com, a resource website for baby boomers.
People grow at different rates and hit development milestones at different times. One baby might learn to crawl at six months and another at nine months. These milestones contribute to making us who we are as individuals. Just like crawling, younger females begin their menstrual cycles at different ages and each female has a different […]
Dysfunction of urination has long been known to cause problems associated with diabetes due to obesity. Diabetes is often related to incontinence because of the increased weight placed on the muscles of the pelvic floor in overweight people. These dysfunctions are more commonly seen in women dealing with type 2 diabetes. Diabetes is also said […]
1. Incontinence only occurs in older individuals. Many believe that incontinence is a condition only experienced by senior citizens or aging individuals. According to health.com, 1 in 4 women over the age of 18 experience involuntary leakage. Another statistic shows that one third of all adults between the age of 30 and 70 have experienced […]
While adult incontinence is most common in women, it’s estimated that 3.4 million adult males in the US are to be living with it. Despite what many guys believe, urinary incontinence doesn’t simply mean they’re getting older and is a very treatable manageable condition.
Personally dealing with incontinence, or assisting a loved one who is coping with incontinence, can be a difficult and trying experience. However, you are not alone. Many individuals are coping with a form of incontinence in their everyday lives, and there are also numerous remedies that help reduce the symptoms of incontinence or even reverse […]
Losing balance and falling down is one the most common accidents that happens to elders. About one-third of people over age 65 fall each year. Although most people are not injured when they fall, the more falls an individual has, the greater the chance of injury, such as a broken hip bone. While anyone can […]
Urinary Incontinence is the term used when an individual is unable to control one’s bladder. However, urinary incontinence can occur in several forms. There are three primary types of urinary incontinence: stress incontinence, urge incontinence, and overflow incontinence. Below we discuss each type of incontinence in detail.
Incontinence is an umbrella term used to describe the involuntary leakage of urine in both men and women. Individuals looking to research and discover information on urge incontinence may become overwhelmed and frustrated at the general information that is available. While the information may generally address adult incontinence, it doesn’t specifically address urge incontinence.
Accidental urinary leakage often happens to many individuals as they age. The development of this adult incontinence is not a result of drinking too much during the day, forgetting to go to the bathroom before bed, or by any wrong-doing of the individual. Instead, it is often a chronic symptom of an underlying medical condition.
