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Monday, December 2, 2013
Incontinence in Men: Products, Diet, & Lifestyle
UI Is Cmmon and Treatable
If you have urinary incontinence, you might feel embarrassed and alone. But you’re not the only one: About 3.4 million men in the U.S. are estimated to be dealing with incontinence right now. And the good news is that you don’t have to put up with it. Contrary to what a lot of guys think, urinary incontinence is not a normal sign of aging and it’s not inevitable. It’s a treatable condition.
Types of Incontinence
Stress incontinence results when physical activity, such as bending, lifting, or coughing, puts pressure on the bladder and triggers leaking. Urge incontinence — caused by the bladder contracting when it shouldn’t — triggers a sudden and overwhelming need to urinate. The feeling is so intense that it’s hard to make it to the bathroom in time. Other types include overflow and mixed incontinence.
What Causes Male Incontinence
Incontinence in men can result from medical conditions like enlarged prostate, diabetes, and Parkinson’s disease. It can be common after some types of surgery for prostate cancer or other surgery on the prostate gland. Sometimes it can develop for reasons we don’t completely understand, like “overactive bladder.” Understanding the cause is crucial to getting the right treatment, so it’s important to get a diagnosis from your doctor.
How You Can Manage Symptoms.
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