| By :
Mark Etinger
Sufferers of incontinence are individuals who have involuntary loss of urine at unwanted and inopportune times. As bladder muscles weaken over time, individuals will gradually develop incontinence and become unable to recognize the needs to urinate and lack the mobility to appropriately react to those signals long enough to reach the bathroom. Someone who has Alzheimer's disease often lacks the mental capabilities to accurately judge and communicate their needs, hygienic, and otherwise. The reasons for incontinence vary, just as Alzheimer's is one aspect, there are many others. Today, this article will explore some of the different types of incontinence that exist. Why is it important to clearly define types of incontinence? Because there are a number of different types of incontinence, knowing the exact type/s can help with treatment and preventative measures. Treatment, cures, assistance, added comfort, etc. are all aspects of incontinence that can drastically improve an individual's life. Knowing the incontinence type can change the way a person passes urine, the way they live their lives, and the lives of friends and families around them. Let's first take a look at some of the more common types of incontinence: Urge Incontinence: This type of incontinence is when an individual knows that s/he needs to urinate, but cannot hold it long enough to make it to the bathroom in time. Leakage often occurs as soon as an urge to urinate begins. Something as simple as the sound of running water can stimulate an urge. Overflow Incontinence: When the volume of urine exceeds the capacity of the bladder and leakage occurs as a result. Some people explain this as feeling as if their bladder is never fully empty and result in spending long periods of time in the bathroom because of an unpleasant feeling. Other people describe it as having a full bladder but dribble and pass urine with very little control. This type of incontinence can be from a physical obstruction, i.e. prostate problems in men. Stress Incontinence: Everyone gets stressed, but for this extremely common type, stress affects certain individuals in other ways. Many women who have had children have this type of incontinence and the individual has from urine leaks during sneezing, coughing, laughing, lifting heavy objects or even doing exercises that puts pressure on the bladder. The following types of incontinence are less common than the above: Functional Incontinence: Because of a physical or communication problem individuals of this type of incontinence are aware of the need to use the bathroom, but cannot make it to the bathroom in time. Reflex Incontinence: This occurs when a spinal or neurological trauma or disease is present and causes little or no sensation or voluntary control of the bladder. Mixed type Incontinence: Incontinence is not limited to one type, as many people may suffer from two or more types. For example, stress incontinence may become functional incontinence as a case of Alzheimer's disease progresses. Basically, the different types of incontinence will influence treatment methods and can help assess the problem to lead to an accurate diagnosis. For many types of incontinence, wearing adult diapers or briefs by brands like Depends and Tranquility can help manage the condition. These adult briefs come in a variety of styles, with optional side bands and different levels of absorption for day or night use.
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