This post details two recommended best practice guidelines to regain bladder control post-stroke..

An earlier post explored how stroke can disrupt bladder control. This post looks into stroke-associated bladder problems. These problems could occur due to direct damage to the brain areas that control the bladder and bladder gates. Table of contents Post-stroke bladder problems due to disruption to the brain’s bladder control routes Experts group stroke-associated bladder problems into two; The storage problems include; The voiding problems include; Pain and stress incontinence can also co-exist with the above problems. Of the two groups, storage problems seem to be the most prevalent and problematic. Nataša Bizovičar‘s 2018 review of published research recognizes frequency,…

Stroke often causes urine incontinence. A good understanding of it help caregivers manage this difficult problem.

Daily, stroke caregivers help stroke survivors wear adult diapers, pull-ups, and liners. They struggle daily if the products do not fit the survivor. We can find a variety of types and brands in the market; you need to spend your precious time and money to search for the most suitable size and then the brand. Most of the time, it becomes a trial-and-error business. This post introduces a buying guide for you. I request you to send your suggestions to improve this guide. The buying guide Guide steps Step 1: Measure the urine leakage day and night separately Our estimates…

Stroke can rob bladder control resulting in urine leak (incontinence). Evidence-based methods exist to regain bladder control. But, still, the problem can persist. How useful is measuring the amount of urine leaked? First, it guides you to decide which absorbent products to buy. (You can find a simple buying guide in another post). This metric is critical because the absorption capacity varies with the product type. Second, you can use this information to develop a monitoring chart to evaluate the success of the different methods you adopt to deal with the leak. Third, those who face a stroke are more…

Bladder control research among stroke survivors is urgently needed.

Caregivers use diapers, pull-ups, inserts to manage urine incontinence.

Cochrane reviews about urine incontinence