Best practices for caregivers to regain bladder control after a stroke
This post details two recommended best practice guidelines to regain bladder control post-stroke..
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Stroke-related bladder problems
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…
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How a stroke causes urine incontinence
Stroke often causes urine incontinence. A good understanding of it help caregivers manage this difficult problem.
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Adult diapers, pull-ups, and liners buying guide
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….
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Measuring urine leak helps regain bladder control
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…
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More research on stroke patients’ bladder control needed
Bladder control research among stroke survivors is urgently needed.
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Urine absorbent products for incontinence
Caregivers use diapers, pull-ups, inserts to manage urine incontinence.
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Cochrane reviews on urine incontinence research
Cochrane reviews about urine incontinence
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