No. Incontinence does not come with old age. The changes that occur when you do get old (for instance, menopause in women and prostate enlargement in men) may be a contributing factor, but it doesn’t mean you just have to live with it.

In most cases it can be. If the cause of the incontinence is identified and treated successfully, often the incontinence will also be reversed.

Every time you eat or drink, your body absorbs liquids. It’s the job of your kidneys to filter waste products from these fluids and make urine. A continuous trickle passes from the kidneys to the bladder, which slowly expands. When the bladder is full a signal goes to the brain indicating the need to use the toilet. Once the toilet is reached the brain then tells the large bladder muscle to squeeze and contract. At the same time it tells the support muscles (or pelvic floor muscles) that surround the urethra (the outlet from the bladder) to relax and let the urine pass.

It really depends on things like your build, age, diet and level of activity but the rough average is 4 to 8 times during the day and the occasional need to go in the night.

It really depends on things like your build, age, diet and level of activity but the rough average is 4 to 8 times during the day and the occasional need to go in the night.

This will depend on the physical and mental condition of the person you are caring for. The right products can considerably increase user comfort and reduce the number of changes required. At TENA, we have a comprehensive range of products designed for different care needs. Log on to our website at www.TENA.com.my to find the most appropriate products for your loved one.

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