Incontinence Information

We want you to be informed! We want you to know all of our options, and provide you with the following articles and links to partnering websites that lead you to more specific information about conditions and diseases that may affect incontinence.

Did you know? There are five common types of incontinence, which can be experienced either separately or in a variety of combinations. Stress incontinence is the leakage of a small amount of urine due to sudden pressure on the bladder experienced when laughing, coughing, exercising, or lifting a heavy object. Urge incontinence is a sudden "urge" to urinate that is so strong that the bathroom cannot be reached in time. Overflow incontinence occurs when the bladder fills beyond capacity and urine spills. Individuals may also experience the feeling of never being able to empty the bladder. Reflex incontinence is an involuntary urination without any sensation of a full bladder. It is possible to be completely unaware of the need to urinate when this happens. Functional incontinence can result from a surgery, restricted mobility, environmental barriers, medications, or mental disorders.

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Articles - information posted by experts that we trust and feel is useful to our consumers, caregivers and professionals.

Links to Organizations - partnering websites and trusted associates with access to the most up-to-date information about conditions and diseases that have been known to have ties to incontinence.

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