Prolonged โPad Use for Incontinence Risks โInfections, Highlights Need โคfor Medical Intervention
IBIZA, SPAIN – โRelying solely on absorbent pads to manage urinaryโ incontinence isn’t a solution; it’s aโฃ potential pathway to increased health risks, warn specialists at ALiNUR, teh Association of Nurses and Midwives Specializing in Urinary Incontinence. โฃContinuous pad useโฃ elevates theโ risk ofโข urinary tract infections,while some individuals resort to dehydration to minimize urine production – โคcompounding health concerns.
Urinary incontinence affects millions worldwide, significantly impacting quality of life and ofen leading to socialโ isolation. While pads โofferโข a temporary fix, โexperts emphasize that addressing the underlying causes through professional medical evaluation and treatment is crucial. The issue is especially relevant as ratesโข of incontinence are linked to rising obesity levels, where excess adipose tissue creates skin folds thatโ foster infection.”The use of diapersโ continuously increases the risk of urinary tract infections,” stated Dr. โฃDiez. “Many women become dehydrated โขto produce less urine. Incontinence โขis โขvrey associated โขwith obesity: excess fat causes โmore skin folds and โthat favors infections.”
Beyond infection risk, ALiNUR points to aโข critical gap in professional training regarding incontinence โฃprevention and health promotion. The continuous cycle of pad usage and laundry also carries a substantial environmental and energy cost. A lack of coordination between healthcare professionals further exacerbates the problem, delaying accurate diagnoses and effective treatmentโ plans.
Specialists at ALiNURโ advocate for increased access to pelvic floor units, noting the significant benefitsโข many patients experience with non-invasive โขtherapies. “There is no coordination between the โฃdifferent professionals, which means that the symptoms worsen and itโ takes longer to receive treatment. Pelvic floor units are very beneficial, and many patients โคbenefit from non-invasive treatments,” โขthey emphasized. โฃAddressing urinaryโข incontinence requires a holistic approach, โmoving beyond symptom management โto thorough care and preventative strategies.