Four Ways to Plan for Summer with Bladder Issues
Whether you struggle with urinary incontinence or another type of bladder issue, we’ll walk you through some practical tips for planning the best summer vacation.
Read MoreMen’s Health Month: Prioritizing Urinary Health
Men’s Health Month: Prioritizing Urinary Health. June is recognized as Men’s Health Month, an annual observance dedicated to raising awareness about men’s health issues and encouraging men to take proactive steps towards a healthier lifestyle. While men’s health encompasses various aspects, let us focus on the significance of urinary health. A well-functioning urinary system is…
Read More7 Dietary Concerns that Can Trigger Incontinence This Summer
Everything you might love about summer—eating delicious fried chicken at picnics, enjoying ice cream after a day in the sun, and sipping endless glasses of cold iced tea—are also the things that remind you how frustrating incontinence can be during the warmer months. While some foods like whole grains, lean proteins, and nuts can promote…
Read More6 Tips for Traveling with Men’s Urinary Incontinence
Whether you are taking a much-needed vacation or attending a family wedding out of town, traveling is usually necessary. No matter how you get there—car, bus, plane, or train—trips don’t always go as planned with delays, cancellations, and schedule changes. If you are among the 200 million people worldwide who deal with urinary incontinence (UI),…
Read MoreMale Stress Incontinence
Stress incontinence occurs when the bladder leaks during physical activity or exertion. When the muscles that control your urine flow aren’t working properly, activities like heavy lifting, running, or even coughing, sneezing, or laughing can cause stress incontinence. Normally, urine flows from the bladder to the urethra, to outside of the body. There is a…
Read MoreNeurological Incontinence: Causes and Symptoms
Our central nervous system is responsible for regulating the lower urinary tract and the way we hold and expel urine in a coordinated, controlled manner. Neurological disorders like Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, ALS or dementia can affect the way the lower urinary tract is able to function. Therefore, it’s common that people with these disorders…
Read MoreIncontinence from Injuries
When someone suffers an injury to the spinal cord, including the sacral, lumbar, thoracic or cervical area, the communication between the nerves that control bladder function and the brain can get disrupted and cause urinary incontinence. Injury Incontinence and Men Incontinence from spinal cord injuries is one of the most common causes of male urinary incontinence.…
Read MoreIncontinence Caused by Diet
Your diet can play a major role when you are dealing with urinary incontinence; certain foods and beverages are known to both irritate the bladder and worsen urinary incontinence symptoms. In many cases, incontinence caused by diet can be prevented by changing some of your food and drink choices. Diet Incontinence: Causes and Symptoms Diet-related…
Read MoreIncontinence Caused by Cancer
Oftentimes, male urinary incontinence can be either a short-term or long-term side effect of the treatment of cancer. It’s important for males to recognize that a diagnosis of prostate cancer or bladder cancer can mean that urinary incontinence may interrupt their lives for a certain amount of time. However, knowing as much as you can…
Read MoreCommon Causes of Incontinence
WHAT CAUSES INCONTINENCE? Common Causes of Incontinence: Urinary incontinence is defined as the involuntarily and unintentional leaking of urine. It can develop for a variety of different reasons; when the bladder cannot empty properly due to nerves that control the bladder being damaged from injury, certain illnesses like prostate cancer, neurological disorders, your diet and lifestyle, and…
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