How do you know when your little leak is a big problem? If incontinence is affecting your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Here are five symptoms that it’s time to see a urologist.
- You lie down to relieve a constant, heavy pressure.
- You routinely wear sanitary pads.
- You experience leakage when you laugh or cough.
- You experience recurrent urinary tract infections.
- You frequently have a need to urinate.
Here are a few additional incontinence resources that may be helpful:
- National Association for Continence (NAFC)
An organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of people with incontinence, voiding dysfunction and related pelvic floor disorders.
www.nafc.org - Senior Directory
A comprehensive directory of over 70 categories of services for aging adults.
seniordirectory.com - The Simon Foundation for Continence
A foundation that aims to bring the topic of incontinence out into the open, remove the stigma surrounding incontinence, and provide help and hope to people with incontinence.
www.simonfoundation.org
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