Incontinence Affects a Man's Quality of Life
Urinary incontinence is usually thought of as a female problem. However, it's surprisingly common in men of all age groups. In fact, it's been reported as being only half as frequent in men as in women, which represents quite a sizeable number of sufferers.
Men who have had prostate surgery or bladder surgery, or who are taking medications for urinary problems are significantly more likely to be incontinent.
Not surprisingly, frequent incontinence is associated with deterioration in some aspects of the quality-of-life. For instance, emotional health, social relationships, physical activity, and travel might be less satisfactory for incontinence men.
Unfortunately, men who suffer from incontinence do not often discuss it with their physicians. There is clearly much room for improvement in its diagnosis and management. Sufferers should not suffer in silence, but speak out to their physicians and health providers, in order that more attention is paid to their problem. Only in this way will progress be made in relieving an embarrassing and occasionally distressing condition.
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