Male Urinary Incontinence
Helping Your Husband Talk About Incontinence and Solutions
It can feel awkward to talk about urinary incontinence. We have so many (wrong) ideas about people experiencing incontinence. It can be helpful to begin with the understanding that incontinence is a medical condition. There are ways to manage it without complete life disruption. Finding a way to talk about incontinence is the first step.
Read MoreSpinal Cord Injuries and Incontinence
Urination is accomplished via communication between the brain and the urinary system. That system is comprised of the kidneys, bladder, ureters, urethra and sphincter muscles. Signals between the urinary system and brain must pass along the spinal cord. When spinal cord injuries disrupt this system of communication, the result is incontinence.
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Why You Should Tell Your Doctor You Have a Problem and Tips for Talking about Incontinence with Your Doctor
Incontinence is a common problem affecting millions of men. But when you are among that number it feels as if you alone are dealing with the shame. Think of incontinence as a medical condition (which it is), not a personal failing or weakness (which it isn’t). Deciding to talk with your doctor can open the…
Read MoreDealing with Cancer and Incontinence After Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Dealing with Cancer and Incontinence After Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Read MoreEven “The Greatest” Suffer from Incontinence
Many times during your individual journey in dealing with incontinence, you might feel like you’re alone. Luckily, that isn’t the case. Currently, there are over 25 million Americans who experience some form of incontinence. This condition is much more common than you would think. Every day, thousands of people are becoming aware of their incontinence…
Read MoreWhat to Expect When You Talk to Your Doctor About Incontinence
Don’t let the fear of bladder accidents ever keep you from an active life filled with work, friends, and family. Incontinence isn’t a normal part of aging, or something you just have to live with. There are plenty of things you can do. The sooner you call your doctor and talk about your male urinary…
Read MoreStrategies to Prevent Incontinence
Our active readers and viewers are quite familiar with our regular science updates, keeping you well-informed. That’s something that we’re proud and honored to do. Today let’s talk about strategies to prevent incontinence. The subject of Physical Therapy assisting some men to overcome incontinence AFTER they’ve had prostate surgery is quite familiar. But what’s not…
Read MoreThree Unexpected Causes for Urinary Incontinence in Men
Welcome back – this week we’re going to be tackling a very practical issue. For men with urinary incontinence or at risk of urinary incontinence, it can be hard to know what to do to minimize risks and improve our bladder control. So this week, I’m going to share three surprising causes of urinary incontinence…
Read MoreHow to Manage Incontinence During a Zombie Apocalypse!
As any fan of The Walking Dead will tell you. A zombie apocalypse is coming and we all need to be prepared. Even the CDC agrees – and they’ve even written a great guide to the coming zombie apocalypse. But they left out some important tips – so we’ve collected our best zombie apocalypse wisdom…
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