When you visit the doctor be prepared for a body examination which will include the rectal area. This will help the doctor diagnose you with urinary incontinence as well as help to try and find the underlying cause. There are many possible causes of urinary incontinence which is why thorough tests will have to be conducted. This might sound daunting. but you should always visit your doctor as soon as you think you have urine problems as there is nearly always an underlying problem which must be cured as quickly as possible.

The main symptoms of incontinence include the leakage of urine, but the cause and treatment vary widely between different types.

If you find that your urinary problems and weak bladder are causing embarrassing problems then you should consider using incontinence pads or pants. These won’t cure the problem but they soak up any urine that is let out involuntarily so that you can lead a normal and happy life. Many people find them a great help, and they can be reused in most cases so they won’t cost you a lot of money. These pads and pants are available for men too.

Some of the makes the manufacture male incontinence pants include Kanga, Kylie and Tena. Most brands will be the Y front type and will be graded according to how much liquid they can absorb before they need to be changed. Make sure you buy incontinence pads and pants for men that are suitable for your problem and will be able to cope with how weak your bladder is.

The pants are often meant to be worn along with pads, so make sure you read the instructions carefully on the packet to know exactly how to use them. In most cases they will be machine washable, and should also help prevent any odour as well as absorbing the urine.

Incontinence is usually caused by an underlying problem so even if you have pants and pads you should always visit your doctor who may be able to tell you how to sort out the problem forever rather than just treat the symptoms. However pads and pants can greatly improve quality of life, so while you are trying to get medical treatment for incontinence you should definitely consider buying some to help stop any embarrassment.

Male incontinence pads are usually available in many different sizes ranging from small to XXlarge. They should also include a fly to make sure they are as comfortable and practical as regular pants.

In most cases incontinence pants are almost exactly like normal underwear and can be worn in the same way, except that they have a built in pad stopping any leakage of urine from showing on the outside the the wearers clothing. You can usually buy packs of pants for around £10 ($18) with about 12 included in a pack. Most of the time they are reusable so you dont’ have to spend loads of money keeping up a big stock of them, a few packs should last a long time.

The pads inside the pants are usually made of a multi layered material that is completely impermeable to liquid so if your urine does leak for whatever type of incontinence you suffer from it won’t show. This can greatly improve your quality of life as you’ll no longer have to worry about embarrassing wet patches on your clothes.

You can buy pants depending on the strength of protection you need. Usually the pants will say on them whether they are for weak, moderate or heavy incontinence or bladder weakness. Make sure you choose the right type for your problem. They also sometimes have an absorption guide on the packet which tells you roughly how much liquid they can nnnsuccesfully absorb before having to be washed.

In most cases incontinence pants can be a great way to solve your problems until your incontinence can be cured completely.

The two main types of incontinence pads are light and heavy. In most situations the light pads will be enough but you should consult your doctor about this.

The pads can come in many different forms and for many different purposes. For example they can line the inside of underwear, or even be the underwear itself (see incontinence pants). As you’d expect there are many different companies that create these pads, so it can be difficult to know which one choose. If you can’t go on a recommendation from a docotr or friend then the best thing to do is try several different types to see which one suits you best.

There are also many different sizes of incontinence pads. Some are made the size of a bed sheet so they can be put over the sheet for night time use. Others are much smaller and discreet than can fit inside the users underwear. There are also pads made for men.

Some companies that manufacture incontinence pads include Tena, Invacare and Members Mark. As mentioned earlier it usually comes down to personal preference which one you choose, so try a few different ones out to see which you like best.

You’ll also need to decide which size of pads you want. If you want a mattress pad in most cases you’ll pay around $30, while for smaller pads it can be in the region of $10 for a pack. Remember that in most cases they are reusable.

What are incontinence pads and pants?

Incontinence pads and pants are very simple. They help absorb any leaking urine so that someone with an incontinence problem can have an improved quality of life. Pads are made out of an impermeably material that absorbs any urine so that it doesn’t show on the clothes of the person.

To find out more about incontinence, here is a lot of the pages on this site:

• Types Of Incontinence Pads
• Types Of Incontinence Pants
• Are there incontinence pads and pants for men?
• Symptoms of incontinence

More About Incontinence

There are many different types of urinary incontinence caused by many different things. Problems include stress, urge, overflow and urge. The names are fairly self expanatory. For example stress incontinence is caused by weak pelvic floor muscles which means that when coughing laughing or sneezing (or similar actions) small amount of urine leaks out. Pads and pants are perfect for this sort of incontinence.

Urge incontinence is when the person loses urine even though there doesn’t seem to be a reason for it. Again this is caused by weak muscles of the surrounding area, but also can be a symptom of nerve damage in the bladder.

To find out more about incontinence and the specific type you have you should contact your doctor who’ll be able to give you accurate information for your exact condition.

The information on this website is meant for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice.

What Causes Incontinence

There are many different medical reasons why a person may suffer from incontinence. This is because urinary incontinence itself isn’t a disease but a symptom of another kind of problem that is causing it. This is why while incontinence pants and pads can increase quality of life significantly this shouldn’t persuade you to not visit the doctor as it may be important that you do.

Temporary urinary incontinence can be caused by things such as too much alchohol and over-hydration. Caffeine can also cause your bladder to fill quicker than usual and hence have more chance of an accident. These kinds of incontinence can usually be solved quickly by a change in diet or lifestyle, and it is often quite obvious what is causing the problem. If you have this problem regularly then incontinence pads are a great way to stop having to worry about it.

Medical conditions that could cause urinary incontinence include a UTI (urinary tract infection), which is where bacteria builds up in the bladder causing irritation, constipation which is because the bladder shares the same nerves as the rectum, and several other injuries or illnesses.

Urinary incontinence that is continuous can be caused by other factors such as pregnancy and aging. Again incontinence pads or incontinence pants can help but you’ll definitely want to discuss this with your doctor who may be able to advise you on an alternative course of action.