Urological pads - active help with a delicate problem

Urinary incontinence in women is a common problem. But since it is on the list of sensitive topics, they prefer not to talk about it. In the meantime, incontinence leads to a number of psychological, physical and social difficulties, preventing living not only the patient himself, but also others.

It must be understood that incontinence (or incontinence) is not a disease, but a symptom. It can appear as a result of a violation of the body's functions due to some process or disease. It is not a sign of aging, despite the popular opinion of most people. And only some of the cases are solved by the introduction of physical exercises, but the rest have to put up with the problem and learn to live with it.

The reasons are many, and often it is a whole complex:

- menopause;

- disruption or change in the location of the pelvic organs relative to the bladder, as well as a violation of their nervous sensitivity;

- diseases of the pelvic organs ;

- problems of the nervous system with impaired functions of the pelvic organs;

- taking certain medications.

Degrees of severity:

I - loss of urine is minimal, with a pronounced load;

II - loss of urine with moderate load;

III - loss of urine with minimal load and at rest.

Most women are embarrassed by this problem, so long does not go to see a doctor. Often they do not even know which specialist can be contacted with this question. It should be understood that only a doctor can determine the cause of incontinence, prescribe the right treatment and advise additional measures to improve the quality of life. And it can be as the local therapist, and the gynecologist, the neurologist or the urologist.

With incontinence, most specialists recommend using additional hygiene products. Before you start choosing, you need to decide on your needs. Everything is taken into account: quantity, size, shape, reliability, absorbency, material, additional properties, as well as availability and price frameworks.

The most popular tool for women is urological pads. They are used mainly for mild to moderate incontinence. Actively used in the postoperative, postpartum period, with profuse menstruation, with uterine bleeding, after gynecological interventions, etc.

Urological pads differ in absorbency, shape, size, material, so you can choose the appropriate option, given the constitution of the body and the degree of incontinence.

Primary requirements:

1. Many hours of moisture retention.
2. Long-term maintenance of dryness.
3. Anatomical form.
4. Maximum comfort when dressing and wearing, comfort, imperceptibility.
5. Elimination of the development of infections, etc.

The additional features of the gaskets include the so-called breathable laminate, which protects against pressure sores, an absorbent that destroys smells, an indicator indicating the need to change the gasket, and the absence of latex, which is important for allergy sufferers.

There are urological pads for women and men, which differ in form, and also in a number of cases, by the method of attachment.

Urological pads are perfectly fixed with additional devices - panties. They are reusable - they can be washed. When putting on seams should remain outside. They contribute to changing clothes without changing clothes. Perfectly suitable for use both at home and in hospitals, maternity hospitals, other medical and preventive institutions.

For bedridden people, as well as with severe incontinence, diapers are more suitable. They combine panties and gasket and are recognized as the most effective and reliable. The advantages of diapers are that urine absorbs quickly, and the smell is neutralized. Cons - in bulk and visibility when worn.

Any remedy, including urological pads, will be most effective only if you select it for a specific purpose and taking into account all the features of a particular case. Then life will be comfortable and active.