Incontinence Education And Support for Patients, Caregivers, and professionals
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Incontinence Education And Support For Patients, Caregivers and Professionals
Incontinence, the involuntary loss of urine or fecal matter, is not a condition that anyone should have to “just live with.” It’s not something you need to accept as you get older, or an inevitable consequence of childbirth or surgery. Incontinence is a treatable medical condition, whether you have occasional light wetness, heavier bladder leakage, bedwetting, or bowel issues such as IBS or IBD. No matter what type of bladder or bowel symptoms you might be experiencing, help is available. This is the place you should be.
Incontinence Education And Support for Patients, Caregivers, and professionals
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Reusable Incontinence Underwear: Pros And Cons
Is washable incontinence underwear for you? Read our FAQs on this type of absorbent product and see if it’s something you might try.
Speaking Up About Incontinence
For many people living with bladder leaks, the hardest part isn’t the symptoms themselves.
It’s deciding to talk about them.
Bladder leaks can feel too small to mention, too embarrassing to explain, or not “serious enough” to justify a doctor’s visit. Many people quietly manage symptoms for years—adjusting their routines, limiting activities, and hoping things don’t get worse.
If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. And you’re not wrong for feeling this way.
I Constantly Have To Pee. What’s Wrong With Me?
“Why am I peeing so much?”, “I’m peeing every hour – what’s wrong with me?”, These are questions we get all the time at NAFC. Learn more about frequent urination in both men and women, and what may be causing you to be constantly running to the bathroom.
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