Manage Incontinence That Follows Prostate Surgery With UFM Underwear Men who have recently undergone prostate surgery are most likely to experience urinary incontinence or bladder weakness. This may seem to be a common problem, but men find it difficult to cope up with it during the recovery period. While most of the surgery patient may regain control over their bladder, some people are still unable to deal with it. What Is Incontinence? Medically incontinence refers to accidental leakage of urine at any time of the day. This can majorly happen when a person indulges in different physical activities. The patient can experience a small to large amount of urine leakage depending on the condition. People dealing with this situation often find it embarrassing and thus do not talk about it with their partners or visit a doctor. However, if you are suffering from this condition as a side effect of the prostate surgery, it is always better to talk with your doctor. The Symptoms This problem generally occurs when a lot of pressure is put inside the abdomen. While the main symptom of incontinence is the inability of a person to control his urine, there are various other symptoms too. • • • •
Sudden uncontrollable need to urinate Leakage of urine Involuntary release of urine upon sneezing, coughing or laughing Urine leakage upon standing
Factors That May Increase Incontinence Pelvic floor muscles can be weakened by the following factors: • Pelvic surgery • Chronic coughing • Obesity • Chronic low back pain • Smoking • Heavy lifting • Constipation • High impact exercises Will It Go By Itself? If you are suffering from incontinence, there are high chances that the problem will get treated on its own over a period of time. However, to speed up the recovery and to reduce the leakage, you can consult a doctor and learn more about how to control the pelvic floor muscles. Drug-free Method To Deal With Incontinence If you are looking for a drug-free method to treat this condition, you are at the right place. UFM underwear has been specially designed with an exclusive patent pending adjustable drawstring