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Overflow Incontinence is a urinary condition wherein the affected person does not feel the urge to urinate. The bladder gets full beyond its capacity and tends to overflow when pressure is applied. The bladder muscles called detrusor is weak and cannot contract strongly to dispel the urine fully from the bladder. For this reason, the bladder is always half full and the overstaying urine is a breeding ground for infection-causing bacteria. Incontinence is a symptom of an underlying medical problem which can be determined by the evaluation of all laboratory test results and physical assessment by a doctor or a continence specialist. This condition is the manifestation of several underlying reasons such as:

* Prostate Problems. Men over 60 are more susceptible to prostate gland enlargement. The inflamed gland constricts the urethra thus limiting the passage of urine. The narrowing of the ducts is caused by scarring of the urinary tracts following a surgery;

* Kidney stones. Sizable kidney stones may block the urinary tracts preventing the urine backflow to the kidneys. As a result, the overfilled bladder spills out the urine;

* Weak bladder muscles caused by flawed neuro-transmitters resulting from spinal cord injuries, debilitating illness like Diabetes, Multiple Sclerosis and Alzheimer's disease;

* Narcotics and anti-cholinergic medications also paralyze the bladder resulting to incontinence;

* Obesity

This condition disrupts the affected person's life by limiting activities, social interaction, work performance, self-esteem and self-confidence. Although this is a life-changing situation it is not actually life-threatening. There are many options available before surgery is even considered. More often than not, this is not necessary. Some of the non-surgical interventions may include:

* Lifestyle change. Drinking and smoking destroys nerves and vital organs. Coffee and tea contains caffeine which is known to be a bladder irritant;

* Proper diet. Salt aggravates fluid retention therefore a low-salt diet is recommended. Lessen intake if excessive fluid is the cause and reduce if not eliminate completely consumption of processed juice or carbonated drinks. Lose weight if overweight;

* Exercise. The urethra or opening of the bladder is encircled by muscles called the pelvic floor muscles and Kegel exercise is a good example that helps strengthen this band of muscles;

For the bed-ridden incontinent, bed covers and chair pads are essentials especially during bedtime. To strengthen the pelvic floor muscles there are available internal devices for women incontinent such as the vaginal cones. These are tampon-like cones inserted in the vaginal cavity and attached to weights. The purpose of this device is to re-train the pelvic floor muscles to contract by squeezing the muscles to keep the tampon in place.

At incontinenceproducts.co.uk we understand overflow incontinence very well and working with you to effectively manage your condition is our main concern. For more information and advice you may visit us at http://www.incontinenceproducts.co.uk/info/overflow-incontinence/products-for-overflow-incontinence/

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