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Hygiene is a very personal matter. The stigmatisim bladder control goes back to when we were a very young age, when the first trained to control our impulses toileting, incontinence can cause a person feels he is losing control. This can affect their sense of dignity and self esteem. Many people find it hard to accept they need help from another person in such an intimate space of her life – even (or sometimes especially) if you are very close they. It is very hard to see someone we respect, lose the ability to control this area of your life. Some families find it terribly embarrassing, and it becomes an issue taboo on both sides. The victim loses the confidence in their ability to control your bladder to stop wanting to socialize, so they began to lose the stimulation mental and social.

The causes of incontinence.

There are many causes of incontinence. It may be "stress incontinence" often observed for younger women since the age of 25 to 49, perhaps after childbirth or during menopause as the muscles in the bladder neck are not strong enough to hold urine when pressure increases on the abdomen.

The other type of incontinence is called "overactive bladder" and this is when the bladder muscle begins to contract when extended to hold more urine also makes the bathroom more often. You can have two types!

These are reasons why you may have incontinence.

• Obesity puts stress on the pelvic floor muscles.
• Smoking, either now or in the past doubles the risk of urinary incontinence.
• The drugs, muscle relaxants, blood pressure treatments and in including alpha blockers.
• Genes can have a part to play, which explains why it tends to run in families, probably due to a weakness of collagen (Obstetrics and Gynecology 2005; 106: 1253-8). However, childbirth is probably the most important cause of stress incontinence, and why statistics incontinence are higher in women than men. During normal delivery the nerves are damaged and beaten and unable to complete the pelvic floor function after delivery.
• A woman who has had a hysterectomy are more likely to develop incontinence in middle-aged woman who has not had the operation.
• Urinary tract infections. These usually respond to medication, but you should take a urine sample to the GP.
• The Men can also suffer from problems of the prostate gland and this should be seen by a doctor and can be solved by an operation.
• Also severe constipation can put pressure on the bladder and lead to urinary and fecal incontinence.

Practice Tips

• In the UK, if it leaks at night, a district nurse may be able to organize a supply of disposable or washable pads for bed.
• If you are incontinent, some local authorities in the UK collect linen from home, wash and return it.
• The urine becomes smelly when it is exposed air for a while. Can be used for and has no smell itself. Change wet clothing and bedding as soon as possible, and keep them in a bucket with a lid until they can be washed. Open the window of his room with the air thoroughly every day.
• Put wet pads or disposable underwear in a plastic bag seal tightly with a rubber band and put it in a dustbin outside as soon as possible.
• Wear clothes that are easy to handle when you go to the bathroom at all hurry. For example, half or "blocks" are easier half. Tight skirts, or pants and belts with difficult fastenings can cause delays.
• Maybe your toilet might be easier for you, especially if they are elderly. 'Grab rails fixed to the wall, or a Free standing toilet around, will help maintain balance. If you suffer from arthritis, a booster seat for the toilet not endanger yourself running to help.Do bath if it is unstable. Research has shown that older people who need to run to the bathroom are more likely to fall and fracture a bone than those without urine problem. It is better to have wet underwear from a broken hip.
• If you are a man, a plastic bottle of urine (urinary) side of the bed is very useful. Plastic urinals are also available for women but are more difficult to use. USNG Consider a comfortable bed, some are cleverly disguised as chairs. Make sure it is empty and rinse the potty or toilet as soon as possible.
• Very few people require a catheter. This is a small tube that passes into the bladder through the urethra. The urine is emptied through the catheter into a disposable bag that is secured to the ankle and hidden under the skirts or pants. There is also a device called the call, which is like a condom with a tube at one end, which is suitable for men and similar to a catheter to empty a leg bag. It also has the advantage of being outside of a minimizes the risk of urinary tract infections.

The author has worked extensively in the Care industry in the UK, specialising with Alzheimers clients and has also been an employer of overseas Carers. With a former background as a Legal Executive she has developed a website (http://www.independent-care.com) to provide free information for those wishing to employ Carers in the UK, and those wishing to work, temporarily or permanently in the UK.