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14/09/2023

What is Incontinence?

Prevalence

Incontinence is more common that what is commonly perceived. Approximately 1 in 3 women , and 1 in 10 men are affected by incontinence in Australia.

Main types of incontinence

Stress: Bladder leakage when you exercise, cough, sneeze or laugh. This is often due to weakened pelvic floor muscles.
Urge: Frequent (4-8 times a day) and sudden urge to urinate without much notice. Leakage occurs if you can’t get to the toilet in time.

Main causes of incontinence

Childbirth: is a common cause of bladder weakness. In fact, 46% of women affected by incontinence are under 50.
Additional causes of incontinence include:
- Menopause
- Diabetes
- Obesity
In men specifically, Prostate Cancer is a common cause.

Main treatment of incontinence

Diet and Exercise: As weight is a common cause of incontinence, it is important to maintain a health diet and exercise regularly.
Stay hydrated: Drink plenty of water to avoid concentrating your urine. Avoid irritants like caffeine, artificial sweeteners and alcohol.
Kegels: Strengthening your pelvic floor muscles is beneficial for those with a weak bladder. Up to 70% of people with stress incontinence notice improvements after regularly practicing Kegels.

FIND THE RIGHT PROTECTION

Manage your incontinence with Superior Healthcare’s range of liners, pads and pants. Many of these products are covered under NDIS.

Some of the ranges of incontinence pads that Superior Health Care keeps include:

Tena Products;
Depend Products;
Coloplast Products - including Catheters and Catheter Accessories. For more information on Catheters, click here.
Kylie Products;
Molicare Products.

As a registered NDIS provider, Superior Health Care can assist in coordinating the supply of these products to you. To find out more, call 1800 87 87 22 or email ndis@superiorhealthcare.com.au. Alternatively, leave your contact details on the enquiry form on our site, and one of our professionally trained customer service representatives will be able to assist you.