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People with incontinence
People
with incontinence (bladder or bowel control)
Q. What can I do about my child who wets the bed?
A.
- check that your child is not constipated because sometime this causes bedwetting
- check that your child does not have a urinary tract infection (ask your GP to check)
- monitor what the child is drinking, the type of fluids, amount and time consumed, your child needs plenty of water and less sweet drinks, and less fluid before bedtime
- if your child is older than 5 years and wants to become "dry" then contact the Continence Advisory Service on Ph 07 3343 6288 for further information and advice.
Q. My child still wets their pants during the day
what can I do?
A.
- check that your child does not have a urinary tract infection
(contact your GP for review)
- check for constipation
- check if they are experiencing any emotional/behavioral problems
- check fluid intake - types of fluids
- check with GP for any underlying causes
- contact the Continence Advisory Service on Ph 07 3343 6288 for further information
and advice.
Q. My Child still soils their pants during the day,
what can I do?
A.
- check that they are not constipated.
- check that they are having a suitable fluid intake.
- check if they are experiencing any emotional/behavioral problems
- visit your GP to check if there are any underlying causes.
- contact us at the Continence Advisory Service on Ph 07 3343 6288 for further information
and advice.
Q. I leak urine when I cough/sneeze and sometimes
when I get up from a chair/bed is there anything I can do?
A.
- check with your GP that you don't have a urinary infection.
- have a professional check for weak pelvic floor muscles (GP, Continence
Advisor, Gynecologist)
- check if fluid intake is enough (at least 8 glasses of water
per day)
- check if you are constipated or have any other bowel problems
- have you gone through menopause? You may need additional treatment
for symptoms
- these symptoms are treatable with simple interventions - contact
the Continence Advisory Service on Ph 07 3343 6288 for further information
and advice. .
Q. I have an urgency/frequency to keep going to
the toilet to pass urine. How can I stop this?
A.
- see your GP to check if you have a urinary infection or any other
underlying causes
- have a professional check for weak pelvic floor muscles (GP, Continence
Advisor, Gynecologist
- do you have an adequate fluid intake of at least 8 glasses of
water per day?
- are you constipated? A full rectum will place pressure on the
bladder
- have you experienced menopause? Additional treatment may be
required to assist manage some of the symptoms/side effects of menopause
- these symptoms are treatable with simple interventions - Contact
your Continence Advisory Service on Ph 07 3343 6288 for further information
and advice.
Q. I am having problems with my bowels, what can
I do?
A.
- check if you have ongoing constipation
- increase your fluid intake ( at least 8 glasses of water per
day)
- visit your GP for assessment for underlying causes
- contact the Continence Advisory Service on Ph 07 3343 6288 for a full bowel management
program.