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Archive for August, 2009

Bowel Incontinence

Monday, August 31, 2009
Meline Briefs

Meline Briefs

Bowel Incontinence is the inability to control the passage of stool. Sometimes it can range from passing gas and small leakages of stool to a complete loss of control. To have normal bowel continence the rectum, pelvic muscles, anus and nervous system need to be functioning normally.

Some women over 65 years old suffer from some variation of bowel incontinence and several causes for this are Chronic Constipation, colostomy or bowel surgery, chronic laxative use and a person’s diet just to name a few.The use of Incontinence Products can help a person maintain their lifestyle while pursuing treatment. The first step towards Treatment of Bowel Incontinence is first identifying the problem and obtaining the correct treatment.


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Incontinence and Skin Care

Sunday, August 30, 2009
ATTENDS BRIEFS

ATTENDS BRIEFS

Bowel and Urinary incontinence can cause many kinds of skin irritations such as ulcers and skin infections. When an incontinent person is continuously wearing incontinent products such as adult diapers, the urine and stool is in constant contact with the skin.

Ways to avoid this are washing the skin and perineal area right after incontinence occurs. The skin should be cleaned with mild soap and water and gently patted dry. If a moisturizer is used avoid the ones that contain alcohol


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Types of Incontinence

Friday, August 28, 2009

tenaFor all the stigma that surrounds it, urinary incontinence is a problem that effects many elderly Americans. There are many potential root causes for incontinence, but three particularly common ones stand out. Stress incontinence occurs when the pelvic floor muscles are weakened, resulting in a temporary loss of bladder control. Urge incontinence involves muscle contractions.

The third and potentially most embarrassing type is called functional incontinence. Sufferers recognize an urge to relieve their bladders but cannot get to the bathroom in time. Compared to other forms, this type of incontinence can result in especially noticeable accidents. All of these conditions can be treated, and adult briefs help to hide the evidence of incontinence from plain sight.


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Determining Your Level of Incontinence

Thursday, August 27, 2009

depend_ajustable_women_under_pagePeople often fail to realize that there are dramatically different levels of incontinence, each of which presents a problem with a unique solution. Sometimes when we age, our bladder control weakens gradually. The problem might be treatable through medical techniques, but it’s also best to be prepared with the appropriate level of wetness protection.

If you’re experiencing light incontinence, which only happens on rare occasions and is barely noticeable anyway, you should invest in a few underpads or liners. Moderate to heavy incontinence requires more absorbency and a water-tight fit, so you’ll be entering Depend disposable underwear territory. When in doubt about your level of incontinence, it’s best to err on the side of extra protection.


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Adult Diapers

Monday, August 24, 2009

Adult DiapersThe use of adult diapers is commonly thought of for adults who suffer from various conditions. There are, however, other situations for instance in which adult diapers are worn whether it is because access to a toilet is unavailable or not allowed.


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Side-stepping the Stigma

Friday, August 14, 2009

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It’s an unfortunate reality that a serious problem like incontinence is often made the butt of jokes in popular culture. The underlying reason for this callous treatment can probably be linked to society’s deep-seated discomfort with the signs of aging. Many people associate bladder-control problems with the general loss of control over our bodies – and few people want to dwell on that frightening possibility.

The stigma attached to these issues has made some incontinent people reluctant to buy a package of Depend diapers. That’s why so many people have turned to a more discreet and anonymous source: the Internet. Online retailers offer just as much selection in terms of size and style of adult diapers, and it all comes without the risk of judgment or embarrassment.


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