Strokes and Incontinence

Strokes and Diabetes are both heart related health issues with incontinence accompanying these conditions. Tranquility’s superior performance effectively manages the incontinence that may be a result of a stroke or diabetes.  We hope you will find these articles containing tips for managing incontinence and resources for health related issues to be helpful.

We wish you a heart healthy February!

By: Jane Hankenhof Curry, Gerontologist, MOL

Urinary incontinence, the leaking of urine or loss of bladder control, can affect individuals of all ages following a stroke.   Incontinence associated with strokes can manifest as unconscious leakage or weakened bladder muscles resulting in the inability control urine.  If you or a loved one is experiencing bladder control issues it is important to discuss this with a medical professional.

Medical professionals can assist by assessing the type of incontinence and offer a variety of methods to manage it. While treatment options vary depending upon your type and levels of incontinence, solutions may include medication, physical therapy, surgery, bladder training, or behavioral techniques.

A stroke resulting in bladder control issues shouldn’t result in isolation due to the fear of embarrassing leakage or “accidents”. Tranquility high-performance incontinence products are highly effective in managing all types of incontinence. Whether you need a product for slight dribbles or the protection to hold over a quart of urine, Tranquility offers the correct product to best meet your individualized bladder control needs.

To learn more about the many Tranquility solutions please call us for a confidential product assessment at 1.800.467.3224 option #7 or visit us on the web at https://tranquilityproducts.com.

If you have had a stroke or are caring for someone recovering from a stroke there are organizations offering helpful information, professional resources, and support groups. Some of these resources include:

National Stroke Association: www.stroke.org

It is important to remember there are many options for improving the quality of life for individuals with bladder control issues and a discussion with a medical professional is essential to begin the process of improved quality of life!