Society Journal

Society has always frowned upon those who have male incontinence problems; however it is not their fault and it could happen to anyone at any time.  People in nursing homes who wear diapers because it is convenient for the workers have little visitors if any because the smell can be overwhelming and embarrassing for both the person wearing the diaper and the person visiting.

Wearing a diaper is comparable and embarrassing because no matter how small they make them, they can still be seen through pants and the odor is always there even through the flowery smell of some brands.  The continuing wetness on the skin is not good because that is bacteria irritating clean skin and moisture that can cause a rash or even worse, an infection.

There are new incontinence products on the market today, especially for male incontinence, which allows a man to have the catheter taped to the outside and a very secure way in which he does not get wet and there are no odors to worry about.

Bladder control problems could be a symptom of many different ailments such as a torn bladder; diseases like ALS, multiple sclerosis, spinal injuries, brain injuries in which a person has to learn everything all over again, amputations or various other injuries and diseases.  Bladder control problems are more common than people imagine because it goes underreported simply because no one likes to talk about it.  Many men and women suffer from bladder control issues as they grow older but do not want to talk about it because it is embarrassing or they think it might lead to something more devastating in terms of their health.  It is very important to seek medical attention, even if you live near a college of medicine, one must seek treatment for bladder control issues because they may lead to a deeper medical concern.  Men are especially sensitive about bladder control issues or any health issues because a lot of men feel invincible when they are healthy and vulnerable when they are not.

A leaky bladder may mean a tear in the latter of which could be fixed with a simple surgery in which they would ask the patient to wear a catheter for a few weeks after the surgery in order to make sure the bladder heals properly before allowing it to fill up again.  The new and latest male catheters are easy to assemble, keep wetness away from the skin and are all one piece once connected; therefore there is no odor to be concerned about.

It is important to be supportive of someone with a bladder control problem because it is not their fault.  Help them to ask their doctor about the latest in male catheters so that he may stay dry and odor free.