Identifying the need to pass urine becomes difficult for a person experiencing bladder weakness. Incontinence pads are a very effective way of managing this condition whilst helping to reduce odour and maintain skin integrity.
Bladder weakness is a medical condition which results in a person being unable to control their bladder which then leads to involuntary loss of urine. As a consequence the person living with this condition can start to refrain from social activities and spending time with family and friends.
Several companies offer incontinence pads which come in several absorbencies and have a waterproof backing. Available for both men and women, these pads come in different styles, sizes and absorbency ranges to suit all conditions. Also contained within the products are odour neutralisers.
Stress Urinary Incontinence
When the bladder sphincter is weakened or dysfunctions because of the weakness of the muscles in the pelvic floor, it can cause stress urinary incontinence. Most commonly affecting women, it is often reported during pregnancy and triggered after childbirth. When the intra-abdominal pressure rises, the pressure on the bladder also increases which overcomes the closure pressure of the sphincter, resulting in involuntary urine loss.
In many cases, hormonal changes during menopause aggravate its severity which can lead to involuntary leakage of urine while sneezing, coughing, exercising, running or even laughing.