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Bladder Problems
Take Control of Your Bladder
A unique online community dedicated to encouraging people with bladder control problems to seek help rather than suffer in silence. We promote understanding of bladder control problems and awareness of the latest treatment options. Is your bladder controlling your life?
Track your urinary episodes, fluid intake, medication usage, and more. Review your progress with graphs and reports that you can print and share with your healthcare provider. Learn more about bladder control problems, including where to seek help, treatment options, and lifestyle issues. About Bladder Control Problems
Bladder control problems are classified into a number of different types:
Urge Incontinence is typically experienced as a sudden, strong urge to urinate. Stress Incontinence is involuntary loss of urine when the abdomen is under stress, e.g. coughing, or lifting. Mixed Incontinence is a combination of urge and stress incontinence. Overflow Incontinence is typically experienced as a frequent dribble. Reflex Incontinence occurs as urine loss without warning, usually in people who have suffered nerve damage. Nocturnal Enuresis or Bedwetting is incontinence that occurs during sleep. Although bladder control problems are rarely life threatening, they impose a huge psychological and social burden on individuals, their families, and caregivers. A recent estimate of the direct costs of caring for people with bladder control problems in the United States is $11.2 billion annually in the community and $5.2 billion in nursing homes. Take control of your bladder today. |
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