Incontinence Does Not Discrimate

Incontinence is a health issue that does not discriminate. It can effect young and old, rich or poor, and men or women. For example - Kate Winslet is a 40 year old woman and Oscar winning movie star that has recently publicly discussed the very private issue of her issues incontinence. Her incontinence came about as result of child bearing that has resulted in weakening of the muscles that support the bladder.

Incontinence can strike at any age and for many reasons. If you are experiencing incontinence, even just a few drips, it is a good idea to consult your doctor as they may have advice, treatment and life changes that can help reduce or eliminate the condition.

People experiencing incontinence may change their lifestyle due to being afraid of leaks or accidents. Luckily there are many products available that can help control leaks and accidents. Not only will these products help you keep the condition discreet, they will also help maintain skin health and overall comfort.

Disposable products for use with incontinence include:

Pads, Liners, & Underwear Inserts - available in a wide range of sizes and absorbencies. Designed to fit right in existing underwear and many times individually packaged for easy transport and use. These products are designed to absorb urine and keep it away from the skin and control odors. Many people will try to use feminine hygiene pads for this purpose, but these items are not designed for use with urine and will not be as effective or provide the same type of leakage and odor control. Pads are also available specifically for men.

Protective Underwear - these are disposable underwear that are designed to pull on and off like regular underwear. Most have side panels that area easily torn/split making clean and comfortable removal possible. Protective Underwear are available in a variety of sizes and absorbencies to allow the wearer to go about their lives with minimal impact. And since they pull on and off individuals can easily change themselves for even more privacy.

Adult Diapers - adult diapers are also commonly referred to as “briefs” in the manufacturing industry. This often causes confusion between them and protective underwear. An adult diaper is a garment that folds around the waist and up through the crotch area and secures with tabs made of tape or a hook and loop (think Velcro) type of fastener on the side. These products are great for use by caregivers for a number of reasons including ease of assisted changing for bedridden wearers.

Science and technology have come a long way in designing thinner and more absorbent materials allowing these disposable incontinence products to be thinner yet highly absorbent.

There are many people from all walks of life and ages dealing with incontinence. It is a very common issue and should be discussed with your doctor. Here is a helpful link to a previous article on how to discuss incontinence with your doctor.  There are many disposable incontinence products on the market to help maintain dignity and discretion.