Incontinence
Read more about incontinence, from recognising symptoms to understanding diagnosis and treatment options.
What is Incontinence?
Incontinence is the involuntary leakage of wee, wind or poo. All leaks are termed incontinence, even if they are small. There are many reasons why incontinence may happen and for most people leaks can be improved and even resolved!
This section is written by Suzanne Vernazza, founder of Know Your Floors, Pelvic Health Physiotherapist.
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Suzanne Vernazza
NHS Pelvic Health Physiotherapist, Founding Director of Know Your Floors CIC and creator of #squeezealong.
Data suggests that incontinence occurs in 1 in 10 of all adults. However, the numbers are thought to be higher than this as incontinence is often under-reported due to stigma or normalisation.
Incontinence can impact anyone of any age, although is more common during child-bearing years due to hormonal and pelvic floor changes. Symptoms can also start or worsen during perimenopause and as we get older. Data suggests that up to half of nursing home residents have incontinence.
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