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Disposable Bed Pads vs. Reusable Underpads
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Disposable bed pads, often referred to generically as chux, are very popular multipurpose surface protectors for those who like to have ease of use. Washable and reusable underpads are most popular with family caregivers as they stay in place better than disposable pads and save money over time.
How to Talk to Your Doctor About Urinary Incontinence
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If you think you have any problems with urinary incontinence, tell your provider about what's happening. That is the only way to know for sure and find relief.
What Type of Urinary Stress Incontinence Do You Have?
There are different types of urinary incontinence -- stress incontinence, urge incontinence, and mixed incontinence. Each kind affects every individual differently but knowing what type of incontinence you have can help you better manage and treat occasional to frequent bladder leakage. Please consult a medical professional if you are experiencing discomfort or other serious symptoms including blood in urine. Gain a better understanding of what kind of urinary incontinence you may have by answering these simple questions. Remember this is not a medical diagnosis. We are simply addressing symptoms you may experience and the types of incontinence they are generally associated...
Stress Urinary Incontinence: Causes, Diagnosis, Symptoms, and Treatment
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If urine leaks out when you jump, cough, laugh, or do any physical activity that increases abdominal pressure on the bladder, you may have stress urinary incontinence. Learn more.
Urge Urinary Incontinence: Causes, Diagnosis, Symptoms, and Treatment
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A common bladder problem is called Overactive Bladder (OAB), or Urgency Urinary Incontinence (UUI). If you feel a strong urge to urinate even when your bladder isn't full, your incontinence might be related to overactive bladder, sometimes called urge incontinence.