Different Types of Incontinence
This type of incontinence happens when an individual leaks urine during coughing, laughing, or sneezing due to weakened pelvic muscles.
What is stress incontinence?
This class of medications increases urine production and can lead to more frequent urination and possible leakage.
What are diuretics?
These two items can be placed on the bed to keep it dry overnight.
What are incontinence bed pads and waterproof mattress covers?
This condition causes frequent urges to urinate, even when the bladder isn’t full, often due to bladder spasms or irritation.
What is overactive bladder? (urgency)
This life stage in women, marked by decreased estrogen, can weaken pelvic tissues and increase the risk of incontinence.
What is menopause?
This set of muscles are used in Kegel exercises to strengthen bladder control.
What are Pelvic floor muscles?
This tool tracks fluid intake, bathroom trips, and leakage episodes to help diagnose the type of incontinence.
What is a bladder diary?
This condition, often caused by bacteria, can irritate the bladder and lead to temporary incontinence symptoms.
What is a urinary tract infection (UTI)?
Skin breakdown occurs when tissue is moist for long periods of time due to this process.
What is osmosis/maceration?
This habit can actually worsen bladder control by overstretching the bladder instead of strengthening it.
What is holding urine for long periods?
These conditions:MS, Parkinson’s or stroke, can disrupt bladder control due to impaired nerve signaling.
What are neurological disorders?
These three factors provide a perfect environment for bacteria to grow.
What are warm, dark and moist? (will also accept nutrients)
This technique involves scheduled bathroom trips (like every 2 hours) to improve bladder control and prevent accidents.
What is bladder training?
This condition increases incontinence risk because individuals may not recognize the urge, find the bathroom or communicate their needs.
What are memory issues/cognitive impairments?
This character was the prideful comic relief in multiple Madagascar movies.
Who is King Julian?