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Urinary Incontinence in Old Age as the Most Frequent Medical Problem
In patients over 65 years of age, incontinence occurs more frequently than cancer or cardiovascular diseases. Urine leakage significantly reduces the quality of life for seniors, worsens their overall health, and isolates them from society. Therefore, doctors should participate in destigmatizing this problem and actively offer their help to seniors and their family members.
Incontinence Affects Mental Health – Actively Offer Help
Urinary incontinence is not a disease, but a symptom accompanying many illnesses. It is a very…
The Role of the General Practitioner in the Care of Incontinent Patients
General practitioners are sometimes likened to frontline soldiers because they are usually the…
Incontinence Dermatitis - Common, Yet Often Overlooked Diagnosis
Incontinence dermatitis is an inflammatory skin reaction with a prevalence between 3 and 25%,…
Incontinence as a Consequence of Surgical Procedure on the Prostate
Despite the advent of new surgical methods, urinary incontinence after prostate procedures remains…
The Choice of Incontinence Aids Matters − But How Not to Get Lost Among Them?
Despite significant advances in medicine, a large number of patients still struggle with…
More Patients Will Now Have Access to Incontinence Aids
Since December of last year, new rules have been in effect for the prescription of medical aids…
Monitoring Limits in Prescribing Incontinence Aids is Essential
The amendment to the Public Health Insurance Act, which came into effect in December 2019, brought…
The Patient Will Feel Comfortable Only with a Properly Chosen Absorption Aid
While before the approval of the amendment to the Public Health Insurance Act, it was possible to…
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