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Adults/Incontinence

25 million adult Americans experience temporary or chronic urinary incontinence (UI). Health risks include skin rashes, sores, infections and urinary tract infections. The National Association For Continence* estimates that 75-80% of UI sufferers are women, 9-13 million of whom have symptoms ranging from moderate to severe. UI often affects people over 50 years old, and over half of homebound seniors have incontinence issues. Common causes include*:

  • Menopausal or pregnancy-related hormone fluctuations 
  • For men, enlarged prostate gland or prostate surgery
  • Weakened and stretched pelvic muscles after childbirth
  • Prescription medication side effects
  • Build-up of stool in the bowels
  • Overweight and obesity, which increases pressure on the bladder and muscles that control the bladder
  • Urinary tract infections
  • Vascular disease
  • Diseases such as diabetes, Alzheimer's disease and multiple sclerosis

Kids/Bedwetting

It is estimated that more than 5 million children in the US experience nocturnal enuresis (bedwetting). Although the inconvenience affects many young people, it usually disappears naturally over time.  This suggests that incontinence, for some people, may be a normal part of growing up. Incontinence at the normal age of toilet training may cause great distress. Most cases probably result from a mix of factors including slower physical development, an overproduction of urine at night, a lack of ability to recognize bladder filling when asleep, and, infrequently, anxiety. Anxiety experienced after the age of 4 due to overwhelming, stressful situations may lead to bedwetting even after the child has been dry for a period of 6 months or more.  Most children overcome incontinence naturally - without treatment - as they grow older, typically due to combination of factors:

  • Bladder capacity increases
  • Natural body alarms become activated
  • An overactive bladder settles down
  • Production of related hormones normalizes
  • The child learns to better respond to their body’s signals
  • Stressful events or periods pass

Pets/Accidents

Many pet lovers enjoy sharing their bed with their furry companions.  A beloved pet that is elderly, suffering from a UTI, or convalescing from a surgery or injury can experience accidents thus causing irreversible damage to the mattress. 






*Sources:
National Association for Continence
http://www.nafc.org/

FamilyDoctor.org Health Information For The Whole Family
http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/women/gen-health/189.printerview.html