Everything you need to know about adult incontinence
Know the difference
Types of Incontinence
Stress
Stress incontinence is leakage of urine caused by coughing, sneezing, or other sudden movements that put pressure on the bladder. Stress incontinence often results when childbirth, pregnancy, sneezing, coughing, or other factors lead to weakened muscles that support and control the bladder or increase pressure on the bladder, causing urine to leak.
Urge
Urge incontinence is the loss of urine after feeling a sudden need to urinate. Urge incontinence is caused by involuntary actions of the bladder muscles. These may occur because of damage to nerves of the bladder, the nervous system, or muscles themselves. Such damage may be caused by certain surgeries or diseases such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, diabetes, stroke, or an injury.
Mixed
As the name implies, there are mixture of symptoms from both Stress and Urge Incontinence.
Medical Conditions
Medical conditions like thyroid problems and uncontrolled diabetes, can worsen symptoms of incontinence, as well as certain medications such as diuretics.
STRESS
Stress incontinence is leakage of urine caused by coughing, sneezing, or other sudden movements that put pressure on the bladder. Stress incontinence often results when childbirth, pregnancy, sneezing, coughing, or other factors lead to weakened muscles that support and control the bladder or increase pressure on the bladder, causing urine to leak.
URGE
Urge incontinence is the loss of urine after feeling a sudden need to urinate. Urge incontinence is caused by involuntary actions of the bladder muscles. These may occur because of damage to nerves of the bladder, the nervous system, or muscles themselves. Such damage may be caused by certain surgeries or diseases such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, diabetes, stroke, or an injury.
MIXED
As the name implies, there are mixture of symptoms from both Stress and Urge Incontinence.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS
Medical conditions like thyroid problems and uncontrolled diabetes, can worsen symptoms of incontinence, as well as certain medications such as diuretics.
FACT
You can avoid common issues
Choosing the
Right Diaper
A Diaper is usually differentiated by its features. All different diapers are designed to suit different level of needs. Knowing these features will help you understand what to look for in a diaper. Below is a table to help you understand the different features of a modern diaper and how it benefits the user.
Features
Advantages
Benefits
Refastenable Wider Tape Tabs
More taping surface
More secure refastening of diaper
FULL MAT Absorbent core with wings
Bigger Absorbent Core
Better Quality and Performance
Dual Absorbent Core Design
Better Core Stability
Increases performance and absorbency
Frontal Tape Zone
Increased tear proof area
Multiple repositioning for easier checking
Waterproof Standing Leak Guards
Better containment of urine
Additional leakage protection
Triple Wetness Indicator
Indicates level of saturation
Visual detection without physical contact
Breathable Back Sheet (MPE)
Aeration of skin
Reducing humidity and more comfortable
Ultra Dry Layer
One way barrier no back flow
Improves dryness
Embossed Channels
Distribute urine faster
Increase acquisition, better mat integrity
Fragrance Free & Chlorine free
Hypoallergenic
Improves skin health management
Cloth like backsheet
Soft feel
More comfortable
Aloe Vera
Protective film / layer for skin
Moisturizes & improves Skin Health
Elastic Waist Band
More Stretchable & better snug fit
Comfortable and prevents back leakage
Premium Velcro Taping Design
Softer and Wider Velcro Tape
More Secure and increased taping area