Although we talk about brain injury awareness a lot in this blog (it is the title of this blog after all) we don't like to discuss other issues as well that may require someone to need to use a Bard intermittent catheter or other incontinence device. As November is National Bladder Health Awareness Month, we thought it might be a good idea to discuss why you should take bladder health very seriously.
Many people think that urinary incontinence is just an issue for the elderly. Yes, it is true that age is a risk factor for having urinary incontinence, but it is by no means the only reason why urinary incontinence occurs. For example, one of the most common risk factors for incontinence is pregnancy. Prostate removal surgery is another common risk factor that triggers incontinence.
Organizers who started National Bladder Health Awareness Month wanted to show people that incontinence is about a lot more than age. When you consider the fact that tens of millions of people have to deal with it every year, you might wonder why it isn't talk about more. Common reasons include embarrassment about having the condition and misconceptions of what causes it.
If you have symptoms of urinary incontinence (stress or urge incontinence), it is important to speak with a doctor as soon as possible who can diagnose you and determine the best course of treatment to improve your symptoms and get you back to your day-to-day life. Your doctor might recommend you start using a Bard intermittent catheter or other incontinence device to empty your bladder.
Please know that these are very easy to use and may provide the relief you need. You can buy intermittent catheters from medical equipment suppliers that also sell colostomy products and other medical supplies.
Many people think that urinary incontinence is just an issue for the elderly. Yes, it is true that age is a risk factor for having urinary incontinence, but it is by no means the only reason why urinary incontinence occurs. For example, one of the most common risk factors for incontinence is pregnancy. Prostate removal surgery is another common risk factor that triggers incontinence.
Organizers who started National Bladder Health Awareness Month wanted to show people that incontinence is about a lot more than age. When you consider the fact that tens of millions of people have to deal with it every year, you might wonder why it isn't talk about more. Common reasons include embarrassment about having the condition and misconceptions of what causes it.
If you have symptoms of urinary incontinence (stress or urge incontinence), it is important to speak with a doctor as soon as possible who can diagnose you and determine the best course of treatment to improve your symptoms and get you back to your day-to-day life. Your doctor might recommend you start using a Bard intermittent catheter or other incontinence device to empty your bladder.
Please know that these are very easy to use and may provide the relief you need. You can buy intermittent catheters from medical equipment suppliers that also sell colostomy products and other medical supplies.