Maintaining Control Over Urination and Release of Stool

This category of basic ADLs includes the following:

• Maintaining complete self-control over urination and defecation

There are two ways to lose control over urination and defecation. Either you have trouble getting waste out, or you have trouble holding it in.

Continence is the condition in which your body is holding back the important functions of emptying your bladder or bowels. Symptoms of continence may include:

• Weak urinary stream
• Sputtering or intermittent urine flow
• Feeling of incomplete voiding
• Straining to urinate
• Hesitancy, or a delay between attempting to urinate and the urine actually starting to flow
• Inability to completely relieve the bladder

Contrarily, incontinence is the condition in which you are unable to hold back urination and defecation. You experience involuntary leakage or sudden release of urine or stool or both.

Continence leads to discomfort and aggravation. Incontinence, on the other hand, can result in soiled clothing, soiled beds and furniture, odors, hygiene issues, and embarrassment. Incontinence thus commands more attention and products to deal with its consequences and try to prevent its ongoing recurrence.

Urinary Incontinence

Urinary incontinence (bladder incontinence) is the unexpected and involuntary leaking of urine.  There are several types of urinary incontinence:

Fecal Incontinence

Fecal incontinence (bowel incontinence), is the unexpected and involuntary leaking of feces.  There are several types of fecal incontinence:

Incontinence Products

Incontinence is a symptom, not a disease.  It can be the result of everyday habits, underlying medical conditions, or physical problems. If you are experiencing incontinence symptoms, a thorough doctor’s examination may help you to determine and treat the source.

While you are working to rid yourself of the incontinence, you will need to address the symptoms in order to be able to continue your daily living activities, including your social ones.

Incontinence products include:

Product Category	Product Examples	Product Images
Remote toileting receptacles	Bedpans Urinals Commodes Commode/Shower rolling chairs
Bed, wheelchair, and furniture protective pads	Under pads Bed pads and mattress protectors
Incontinence outerwear	Pants with elastic waistbands Trousers with detachable crotch
Urine collection and regulator devices	Urine bag pants Wearable urine collectors Urinary drainage collection bags Urine catheter sleeves and bag holders Bladder control pads Penile clamps
Personal protective pads, liners, and garments	Feminine hygiene pads Pant liners Disposable undergarments Belted undergarments Adult briefs Pull-Up underwear Protective underwear
Exercise and strengthening devices	Kegel balls Pelvic-floor muscle trainer
Supplements and over-the-counter medicines	Anti-diarrhea products Bladder control supplements Laxatives for constipation Hemorrhoid products Prostrate support supplements
Clean-up and sanitation	Bidets and bidet toilet seats Vinyl gloves Wash cloths Hand wipes Cleaning products Detergents Liquid sanitizers Refuse containers and bags

For more information on causes and treatments, see the blog post at this link

Below is a sampling of incontinence products help you to be prepared and to clean up. Click on the links to find out more information, see other products selections, and if you like, to make a purchase from one of our providers.