Diabetes is a medical condition which occurs when the pancreas fail to produce insulin for moving glucose into the cells in our body. This causes blood sugar levels to become higher than normal and leads to a build-up of sugar in the bloodstream. It is said that having one medical condition can increase the risk of contracting other health issues in the body. Diabetes is often known as the silent killer because it brings several other disorders and symptoms in its tow. One of the chronic conditions that is associated with this silent killer is urinary incontinence - the uncontrollable urge to urinate which leads to accidental release of urine at any point of time. This is because the high...
Urinary incontinence is a medical condition that inhibits a person to hold their urine until they reach a restroom. This loss of bladder control leads to voiding of urine at any point. This condition is nearly twice as common in women as in men and can occur due to various medical reasons. Urinary incontinence becomes more common as one ages and with time, it starts affecting the overall quality of life of the elderly. Urinary incontinence is a topic that most people avoid talking about. This is mainly because of the lack of awareness among people coupled with the prevailing societal stigma regarding disorders that affect the bladder and bowel movements. Older people living with incontinence are made to feel...
In every stage of life, our bodies undergo several changes - internally as well as externally. Some of these changes can bring major disruptions in one’s daily routine and put an end to their freedom to enjoy life. One of the disorders that results in lifestyle changes for people is urinary incontinence. This is a medical condition where one experiences a sudden, intense urge to urinate followed by an involuntary loss of urine. The bladder muscles do not work well to allow one to hold and release urine at the right time, instead it suddenly empties itself without warning. The flow of urine and its severity may depend from person to person. Many people experience it occasionally, with minor leaks...
