These questions might be similar to 'My husband is undergoing radiation therapy. He has bowel incontinence. Do you make a product for this problem?'
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What are the chances of regaining bladder control after prostate cancer surgery (my partner's op was 14 months ago & is only 57 years old)
Suffering from incontinence after prostate cancer surgery is a very common problem and your partner should not feel embarrassed or ashamed about th...
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I have a bowel problem, can i still wear Depend?
Depend is suitable for bowel problems. Depending on the severity of the bowel problem, you may like to try Depend Underwear which are available at ...
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Can bowel incontinence be helped by pelvic floor muscles exercises?
Muscle-strengthening exercises (pelvic floor exercises) can be very helpful in treating bowel incontinence. Pelvic floor exercises are done by cont...
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I'm dribbling urine, is there anything that can help me?
Firstly, I would suggest that you see your GP for a full check-up, as one of the common health issues of a man of your age is the prostate. The GP...
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I have prostate cancer and have to have surgery to remove the prostate, I will always be incontinent what can I do?
The good news is that incontinence following prostate surgery generally lessens within six months to one year – and in many cases continence is ful...
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I am a seventeen year old boy and I began to suffer full and uncontrolled urinary incontinence about a month ago due to an injury that i incurred.
Pant-style products, also called absorbent underwear such as Depend Underwear can be helpful in managing situations such as yours. However, it is i...
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How do I mask the unpleasant smell from the pads?
Firstly, if using incontinence aids to contain urine you should not use any other creams or lotions at the same time. The creams impact on the eff...
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I'm not able to stop wetting myself, what should I do?
It is important to know that if you stop drinking water, the bladder muscles can become weaker, as it does not need to work to contain the urine. Y...
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I have noticed a heavy dragging sensation in my genital area and can’t seem to work out why?
There are absolutely things that you can do to address and minimise your bladder weakness and no reason to sit by and live with it. Firstly, you...
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My father has recently been diagnosed with alzheimers, he is 89 and has heavy incontinence.
Dear ZK, From the protection you have selected, it seems that your father may be requiring product that is more protective than pads or liners. ...
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Why are pads so expensive?
The person you care for should be eligible for some assistance through one or both of the State and Federal Continence Subsidy Schemes, depending o...
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I leak urine and have tried wearing my wife’s pads but get very embarrassed as it’s bulky, is there anything else I can wear so people can’t see it?
Yes, absolutely there are other products that you can wear, specifically designed for men and to be discreet, such as the Depend Male Guard. You...
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How can I find out which pad I should be wearing?
It sounds like you could benefit from seeing a Continence Advisor who can help you to find the correct aid. The Continence Advisor can also give yo...
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My mother lives with us and has accidents now and again, what can I do to help her?
One of the main reasons elderly people are admitted into Aged Care facilities is because of urinary and faecal incontinence, as it impacts on all a...