Avoiding infections with urinary incontinence

What is peeing accidents?

Peeing accidents happen when a person cannot control their pee. This means pee might come out when you don't want it to. It can happen for different reasons.

If you or someone you know has peeing accidents, it's okay to talk to a doctor. They can help. Wearing special pads can also make you feel better if you have an accident.

What are the types of urinary incontinence?

Urinary incontinence is when pee comes out when you don’t want it to. There are different kinds:

• Stress incontinence: Pee leaks out when you laugh, cough, sneeze, or lift something heavy.
• Urgency incontinence: You feel a strong need to pee and sometimes can’t get to the bathroom in time.
• Overflow incontinence: You can’t empty your bladder all the way, so some pee leaks out.

To help, you can try:

• Bladder training: Go to the bathroom at set times.
• Pelvic floor exercises: Squeeze and relax the muscles you use to stop peeing.

If you need help, talk to a doctor or nurse. They can give you more advice.

How Can Pee Leaks Cause Infections?

Pee leaks are also called urinary incontinence. Pee leaks can cause infections. Here's how:

1. Wet Skin: When your skin is wet with pee, germs can grow. Germs can cause infections.

2. Germs in Pee: Sometimes, germs in your pee can move to other parts of your body. This can make you sick.

Helpful Tools: You can use pads or special pants to keep your skin dry.

Stay Clean: Wash the area with warm water and soap. This helps keep germs away.

If you have questions, ask a doctor or nurse. They can help you stay healthy.

What happens when you have a water infection?

How can I stop UTIs if I have trouble holding pee?

Here are some ways to help stop UTIs:

• Drink lots of water. It helps keep your pee clear and healthy.
• Go to the bathroom often. Don’t wait too long to pee.
• Wipe from front to back after going to the toilet. This stops germs from spreading.
• Wear cotton underwear. It lets your skin breathe.
• Change wet clothes right away. Keeping dry helps stop germs.

If you need more help, you can:

• Talk to your doctor or nurse. They can give you good advice.
• Use an alarm to remind you to go to the bathroom.

Should I change my incontinence product often?

Yes, it is a good idea to change your incontinence product often. This helps keep your skin clean and healthy.

Here are some tips:

• Check your product often to see if it is wet or dirty.
• Change it as soon as you notice it is wet or dirty.
• Use wipes to clean your skin before putting on a new product.
• Wash your hands after changing your product.

If you find this hard to remember, you can set a timer or use a reminder app on a phone.

How can I stay clean to not get sick?

Here are some tips to help you:

• Wash your hands with soap and water. Do this after using the toilet and before you eat.
• Use hand sanitizer if you can't wash your hands.
• Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your elbow when you cough or sneeze.
• Throw away tissues after you use them.
• Keep your nails short and clean.
• Brush your teeth twice every day.
• Take a bath or shower regularly to stay clean.

You can use picture charts or timers to help remember these steps.

Does drinking water help you if you have trouble holding pee?

Should you talk to a doctor if you have trouble holding your pee?

If you sometimes can't hold your pee, it's a good idea to talk to a doctor. The doctor can help you find out why this happens and give you advice to make it better.

Here are some ways a doctor can help:

• They can tell you what might be causing the problem.
• They can suggest exercises that make your bladder stronger.
• They can give you tips on what to eat or drink.
• They might give you medicine if you need it.

Talking to a doctor can make you feel better and help you manage your pee better.

Do some foods or drinks make it harder to control when you pee?

How can pelvic floor exercises help with bladder leaks?

Pelvic floor exercises can make the muscles around your bladder stronger. This can help stop bladder leaks.

If you have trouble with bladder leaks, try doing these exercises regularly.

You might also want to use tools like videos or apps to learn how to do these exercises.

How can wearing the right clothes help if you have trouble holding pee?

Wearing the right clothes can help you if you have trouble holding pee. Here are some ways:

• Comfort: Wear soft and comfy clothes. It makes you feel better.
• Protection: Use special underwear to catch leaks.
• Easy to change: Wear clothes that are easy to take off quickly.

You can also use panty liners or pads for extra protection. Talk to someone you trust or a doctor for more help.

Can doctors help if you have trouble controlling your pee?

Can taking regular baths or showers stop you from getting sick?

Washing often is good for your health. It cleans your skin and it can help keep germs away. Germs can make you sick. So, having baths or showers can help you stay well.

If you find reading hard, you can ask someone to help you with this information. You could also use pictures or videos to help understand better.

Which soaps or things can help stop infections?