Incontinence Products For Men

Contrary to popular belief urinary incontinence is not a

disease that plagues the old, and it is not a natural process

that occurs with aging. It occurs in children, adolescent,

young adults, middle age adults, as well as senior citizens.

It occurs in both men and women, however, it does occur in

women more often than in men. In fact, over 200 million

people worldwide suffer from some form of incontinence, and

over 80% are women. In the United States there are over 25

million people who are incontinent, and over 7 million are

men.

Urinary incontinence is a symptom of another problem that

involves the urinary tract. The urinary tract consist of the

kidneys, ureter tubes(2), bladder, and the urethra. Bacteria is

the underlining cause behind urinary tract infections;

oftentimes bacteria will enter the urinary tract through the

urethra and travel through the urinary tract up to the

bladder, and even up to the kidneys. Without receiving

medical treatment in a timely fashion, the kidneys can become

permanently damaged and unable to function properly.

The kidneys are responsible for cleansing the blood of all

waste, excess water, and other impurities, all the while

putting back into the blood useful elements (sodium,

phosphate, potassium) in the proper proportion that is needed

in order to keep the body running smoothly. The kidneys also

release several vital hormones that are necessary and

extremely critical in keeping the body healthy and

functioning well. Without the proper functioning of the

kidneys death is imminent, that is why dialysis machines are

so essential to those whose kidneys have failed; without

dialysis the blood would continue to carry waste and other

impurities throughout the body and back to the heart which

would eventually lead to death. The only other alternative to

being on dialysis is to receive a kidney transplant, however,

it is possible for a person to live a normal life with only

one good kidney.

For many men who suffer with urinary incontinence their

quality of life has been altered significantly. To avoid the

possibility of public and social embarrassment some men have

chosen to live their lives in isolation and seclusion which

all too often leads to emotional and psychological disorders

that only add to their level of misery. Families become torn

and heartbroken as they watch their love one agonize in a

self imposed prison that seemingly offers no way out.

Today, there is a wide range of support that is available to

help practically all men who suffer from male urinary

incontinence. There are medical procedures today that was not

available just a short time ago, and in addition to medical

procedures there are a number of medications that have proven

effective in the management and control of urinary leakage,

and for many a complete cure has been the rainbow after a

dark and violent storm that brought devastation and

humiliation day after day.

Urinary incontinence products have come 180 degrees since

they first hit the market. There are an array of products and

devices that can give men a fresh new start all over

again.Urinary incontinence products that range from

disposable pads, pants, guards, washable cloth diapers, soft

plastic underwear and underwear coverings, Cunningham clamps,

internal and external catheters, and so much more that I

can't begin to mention them all.

Many urinary incontinence products are so well designed and

engineered today until it is not uncommon for people who are

not incontinent in any way, shape, or form, to wear

incontinence products because not only are they

inconspicuous and unnoticeable beneath their clothing, but

because they look great and most of all they protect and

prevent urinary leakage. Yes, urinary incontinence products

for men have really come a long way in helping incontinence

sufferers live a normal and active life once again.