How does incontinence impact quality of life?
If you are struggling with urinary incontinence, you may experience changes in your behavior, emotions, social relationships, effectiveness in your job, and mental well-being. You may decide to reduce your fluid intake, wear incontinence pants or absorbable pads, switch from high to low impact exercise, or forgo active work or lifting moderate weight. Emotionally you may feel that you’re no longer yourself, that you’re losing control and that you can no longer do the things you love to do. This can also impact your social activities if you are self conscious or embarrassed about possible odor. You may feel frustrated with your uncooperative body functions and view your treatment options as being limited, particularly if you don’t want surgery. Some people report feeling ashamed and suffer from lowered self esteem due to being incontinent. It is important that you seek care from a urologist who may be able to provide treatment that will help with your condition and should improve your q
