Depending on the cause and severity of your overflow incontinence, there are several treatments available that can help reduce urine leakage. These differ slightly for men and women because of the body’s complex needs, but here’s an outline of some of the things you can do to relieve urina...
Other nerves tell the urethra -- the tube from the bladder -- to open so urine can leave your body. Sometimes nerve signals can get mixed up, telling your bladder it's time to go, even when it isn't full. That's OAB. 3/12 OAB vs. Incontinence About two-thirds of women with ...
Most people can relieve their constipation with diet and lifestyle changes. However, long-term constipation (14 days or longer) can lead to hemorrhoids, impacted (stuck) stools, and incontinence. What does constipation feel like? When you have constipation, you struggle to pass stools. Your bowe...
The principles of this technique are to reduce the prolapse, relieve incontinence and prevent obstructive defecation. This article is supplemented by a series of high‐quality clinical images.doi:10.1111/ans.18448Michael L. R. LonneShinichiro Sakata...
Imodium, when administered at safe levels, is not helpful for pain and, therefore, will not relieve any abdominal discomfort your dog may have.While, in some cases, Imodium may help, there are others where it can cause potentially serious side effects. Some of these side effects include ...
Colposuspension. The procedure prompts your doctor to lift your bladder’s neck to relieve you from incontinence. Discussing urinary incontinence could be uncomfortable. However, you should not be reluctant to seek professional help if the incontinence is frequent and interfering with your every...
Needing to relieve yourself more often than that (or waking up to pee more than once per night) is a sign that you’ve crossed into too-much-peeing territory. The potential causes of a needy bladder are pretty wide-ranging. Yes, there’s a chance you’re just taking in too much ...
It is easy to mistake bladder infections in the elderly for incontinence, so be aware that elderly people are prone to bladder infection, particularly elderly men. If an elderly person in your care suddenly becomes incontinent, has a fever, or becomes confused, it could be a sign of a bla...
Stress can be a contributing factor to sexual dysfunction. Financial worries and health concerns are just some of the common stresses affecting older adults. To relieve stress (and the effect it has on your sex life), consider stress management techniques like mindful breathing, tai chi, yoga, ...
Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)–Fennel’s flavor is a cross between licorice, celery, and nutmeg. It is mildly warming with a hint of astringency with dessert-like aromatics. Fennel helps promote digestion, reduces bloating, and also tonifies the urinary tract–helping to relieve incontinence, urinar...