Incontinence Survey

Hartmann Direct are currently running a survey to find out what people think about incontinence. It’s a very common problem in society, but one that many people find too embarrassing or uncomfortable to talk about.

You can click here to complete the survey and I’ll share the results with you once the data has been collected.

Until then, read on for more information about incontinence.

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What is incontinence?


According to the NHS, incontinence is the unintentional passing of urine. It’s estimated that between 3 and 6 million people in the UK may have some degree of urinary incontinence.

A common misconception is that it only affects women, but that’s simply not true. Incontinence can and does affect both men and women. Although it is more common in women.

What causes incontinence?


There are a number of factors that contribute to the causes of incontinence and it depends on the type of incontinence you have. However, these are some of the causes:

Stress
Overactivity of the detrusor muscles, which control the bladder
Pregnancy and vaginal birth
Obesity
A family history of incontinence
Increasing age

What should I do?


Seeking advice from your GP is the first point of contact. Diagnosis is simple as your GP will ask about your symptoms and may carry out a pelvic (females) or rectal (men) examination.

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