How to Buy Incontinence Supplies Online

Many find it easier, less embarrassing and often less expensive to buy incontinence supplies online. Whatever form of incontinence you have, there are products available that can make your life more comfortable.

Instructions

1. Determine which of the four types of incontinence you have so you can order the right product. The four main types of incontinence are stress incontinence, urge incontinence, overflow incontinence and fecal incontinence.

2. Stress incontinence can affect adults of any age and is the most common type, usually affecting women after menopause, or those who have given birth. Leakage can occur from coughing, sneezing or laughing, due to weakened pelvic floor or sphincter muscles.

3. Urge incontinence is an overwhelming or sudden feeling of needing to urinate. This can be caused by a urinary tract infection, an overactive bladder, or muscle spasms.

4. Overflow incontinence is most common in men, and can cause leakage at any time. This could be a sign of an enlarged prostate and requires immediate medical attention.

5. Fecal incontinence can be caused by damage of the anal sphincter muscles or nerves, some constipation, diarrhea, storage capacity loss in the rectum or pelvic floor dysfunction. Fecal incontinence is most common in older women.

6. Check online to find and compare the types of products that are available for your particular type of incontinence. If you need help in determining the right incontinence products for your needs, most manufacturers of incontinence products have websites with detailed information. Also organizations such as the National Association (see Resources below) for Continence, can help you choose the right product.

7. Choose the product and place an order online with websites such as kcmedical.com or hdis.com (see Resources below). Pay for your order using one of the accepted payment forms for that website.

Tips & Warnings

• Wetness that remains against the skin, can cause the skin to break down.

• Odor from urine present in the body is caused by increased levels of pH.

Resources

• Visit this site for your incontinence needs
• Go here for incontinence supplies and information
• Visit this site for excellent information on incontinence
• Visit the National Association for Continence for more information