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Definition |
What exactly is incontinence? Click this item to see the definition of incontinence. |
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Types |
Click this item to help determine what type of incontinence your loved one is trying to cope with. |
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Signs |
Just how do you know if your loved one is suffering from incontinence? Click this item to learn about the signs of incontinence. |
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Causes |
What causes incontnence? Click this item to find the answer. | |
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Click here to download the Bladder Control Diary by Diane Newman, compliments of TENA. To view Diane's bio, click here. If you think you have bladder control problems, use this diary to keep track of your symptoms. The information you gather in this diary can be beneficial in the treatment you receive from your health care provider. |
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Keeping a record of bladder habits is a simple and practical method of obtaining information on your loved one’s voiding behavior. Many experts believe that the act of keeping a daily bladder diary is therapeutic and a type of “behavioral intervention” because, once you identify correlations between type of fluid intake and the urinary symptoms, the individual may decide to change their diet, causing symptoms to improve. It is not uncommon to hear comments from patients such as “I did not know I was drinking so much coffee” or “Look, I am always in the bathroom in the morning.”
A 3-day bladder diary can provide a good picture or snapshot overall for the time of each void and urine leakage episodes. Because fluid intake and the type of liquid consumed can be contributing factors to incontinence, by listing the daily intake and noting the type and the amount – these can help point to which factor may be causing the symptoms. |
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