Treatment of incontinence is very likely to be successful. At least 80-90% of the affected people experience remarkable improvements after treatment. Thus, we would like encourage you first to consult a physician they will then be able to define your type of incontinence and start appropriate treatment. However, in the following you will learn how you can contribute yourself to improve your condition, besides the treatment.
Besides the treatment or to support it, there are some 'tools' available that enable you to participate in everyday life - unburdened.
Condom urinals
Men have the possibility of using condom catheters. They consist of soft latex and will be correctly applied by a professional nurse. The condom will stay in place either by itseld or will be fixed by special skin-friendly adhesive tapes. From the bottom of the condom a tube then leads the urine into a catheterisation bag fixed to your thighs.
Draining devices
Such devices are suitable for people suffering from severe or very severe incontinence. These catheters will be implanted by a physician or trained professional. During this procedure a small plastic tube will be placed directly into the bladder through the urethra. This tube will then continuously lead urine into a catheter fixed to the thigh or the bed (with immobile patients). However this method can not be used for long for it is likely to cause inflammation of the urethra or other infections.
Absorbent devices
Although successful treatment methods are available, absorbent products play an important part in managing incontinence. Especially among women, there is a high acceptance of such incontinence pads. Nowadays, many different types of incontinence pads are available, specially designed for the different types of incontinence. These are suitable for very slight incontinence up to the severest degree. These products are also very hygienic as they are changed regularly and are designed to be kind to the skin.
