Understanding Incontinence

We carry a variety of incontinence products. Determining what’s right for you or your family member can be challenging. By understanding the levels of incontinence and function of the products available, you will have the knowledge to choose the appropriate product. Products are broken down into levels of incontinence:
• Light is a dribble of urine, which often occurs during sneezing, coughing, laughing, and exercise.
• Moderate is feeling the urge to urinate but muscles can’t hold and often do not make it to the restroom.
• Heavy is complete loss of bladder control.

Now that you understand the levels of incontinence, below are the types of products available. Types of products range from being placed on objects to protect them, placed in personal underpants to full adult disposable protective underwear and briefs.
• Underpads are disposable pads that can be placed on chairs, beds or other surfaces to protect against incontinent accidents.
• Pant Liners are designed to be worn in your undergarments. They are designed for a very light dribble. This can occur with sneezing, laughing, coughing and exercise.
• Diapers and/or Briefs are for moderate to heavy incontinence, including bladder and bowel. The key factor with briefs is to have the correct size on. Leakage can be problem if a product is applied with the incorrect size.

All disposable products should be changed after each bladder void and bowel movement for infection control and recommended product usage. Products are available for all levels of incontinence and personal preferences. Understanding the levels of incontinence educates you to make the right product selection for your needs.
Please contact Medco for more information on this and any other products we offer.

Diapers for your Cutie

    

     Medco has baby diapers from First Quality!

     Cuties from First Quality are a wonderful product and we are proud to provide them to our patients.  Cuties are designed to be comfortable and super absorbent.  They offer great leakage protection, adjustable side tabs, and soothing chamomile, aloe, and vitamin E.

Incontinent? You’re not alone

    

     It has been estimated that 25 million adults in America suffer from some form of urinary incontinence.  So, if you were thinking you are the only one, rest assured that you are not alone.

     Adult incontinence does not have to be embarrassing.  There are many products out on the market today that are designed to help people manage their incontinence issues while remaining discreet and comfortable.