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Urinary incontinence.

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Urinary incontinence is common in women. Products available include:

• Disposable inserts (they resemble a sanitary napkin or mini pad) worn inside your underwear.
• Reusable, washable cloth liners or pads that are held in place by waterproof pants.
• Adult disposable diapers.
• Reusable incontinence undergarments that resemble normal underwear but have the absorbency of disposable diapers.
• Washable, adult cloth diapers or contoured cloth diapers with a plastic cover.
• Waterproof outer pants made of nylon, vinyl or rubber, worn over undergarments as an additional level of protection.

Men may find that a drip collector may be sufficient. A drip collector is a small pocket of absorbent padding with a waterproof back side. The drip collector is worn over the penis and is held in place by close fitting underwear.

Men can also use a condom catheter device. This product is placed over the penis similar to a condom. It has a tube on the end and connects with a collection bag tied to the leg. This device can handle small or large volumes of urine with little odor, minimal skin irritation, and easy use.

According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, all types of urinary incontinence can be treated and at any age.

See also: Personal Tips -- Doctor Visits

Links to other sites with information on this topic:

Urinary Incontinence in Women from the National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse.

Urinary incontinence products from the health library at MerckSource.