Throughout the United States and around the world, many men suffer with the condition known as UI—urinary incontinence. Although it is not classified as a disease, yet; it is a very serious condition that almost always warrants medical attention. And left untreated not only can it make life difficult and embarrassing to say the least, but urinary incontinence can prove to be deadly as well.
Men have been taught to be silent and strong and to keep their emotions inside. From a child up men are expected to be the one who handles all the problems; be the leader and head of the household. When things go wrong he is the one who is expected to take care of it and get it done right.
When it comes to medical care most men will avoid making the trip to the doctor until he has no other choice but to go. And when it comes to urinary incontinence, that could really prove to be an unwise choice.
Urinary incontinence is the involuntary voiding or passing of urine. Generally speaking, when a person has urinary incontinence his inability to manage the voiding or passing of urine in his bladder is oftentimes a warning (symptom) that something else is wrong with his body and that urinary incontinence is simply a symptom of that problem. In almost all cases urinary incontinence can be traced back to OAB—overactive bladder.
OAB or overactive bladder is the sudden involuntary contracting of the muscle (detrusor) in the wall of the urinary bladder. It can cause urge incontinence, a from of incontinence where the bladder has an overwhelming need to relieve itself instantly, without a moment’s notice.
This is where the trouble begins; unable to reach the bathroom in time is the source of many accidents for incontinence sufferers. The embarrassment of the situation can create profound psychological disorders such as paranoia.
Many men who are incontinent become reclusive and depressive. It is not uncommon for incontinence sufferers to develop even more serious problems both physical and psychological due to the mental and emotional stress caused by urinary incontinence. That is why it is so important for those who have the symptoms to seek medical help as soon as possible.
Urinary incontinence is a curable condition in almost all cases, however, with getting delayed help the problem can become compounded exponentially by putting undue stress on other organs in the body. Truth be told, most men do not recognize incontinence as a medical problem that should be handle by a physician—initially. Many don’t usually seek out a doctor until two or three years after contracting it. Many deal with the problem by simply going to the bathroom as many times as they need to. Only a modest few seek to change their behavioral patterns in order to try and lower their visits to the bathroom.
The macho attitude of most men is the number one reason why urinary incontinence can be the underlying cause behind major problems that some men end up facing. Urinary incontinence left untreated can result in infections that can damaged the kidneys and other vital organs. Delaying a visit to see a doctor concerning urinary incontinence can turn out to be a major mistake
Most doctors have a keen understanding about urinary incontinence and all the complications that are associated with it. They should be able to intelligently discuss with you all the facts concerning your condition and the best way to treat it. In some cases, primary care physicians will refer a patient to a urologist for a more indepth diagnosis and treatment. A urologist is a specialist that deals with urinary and genital disorders and diseases.
Unlike the recent past, today, there are many, many products available on the market to help men who suffer from urinary incontinence. The incontinence product selection has truly evolved in every way. Products today are much more inconspicuous than before, and they are much more effective as well. It’s easy to see that a great deal of effort has gone into the research and development of quality products that make life so much better with each passing day for those of us who are incontinent.
Whether it’s pads, padded briefs, plastic underwear, adult diapers that are disposable, internal and external catheters, or penile clamps (which in no way begins to exhaust the list); you can feel safe knowing that in almost all cases there is a product on the market that will prove to be the one best suited for you. The products today are more efficient and effective than ever before, so I say to all those who have delayed addressing the problem of urinary incontinence—don’t be afraid or ashamed to seek out medical help that in many cases might be able to completely heal your condition, or at the very least, help make your condition much more easier to manage and control.
And after all, isn’t that what it’s all about? Being able to enjoy family and friends and all the goodness that life can bring, without the fear of having an accident in public because of urinary incontinence.
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