Pee in You Pants

Ok.

Let's face it. We've all pee-ed in our pants. And chances are, when we grow old, we may do it again.

I learnt about incontinence (AGAIN, touched on it while doing my womens health rotation) today. If you're curious, there are 2 main types of incontinence:

1. Stress incontinence

You feel your throat tickling. "Damn, something irritating my throat", you say. You cough.

Uh-oh. Your underwear feels a bit moist.

THAT, it stress incontinence

2. Urge incontinence

You are sitting in a bus. The next stop is 2 hours journey away. You take a sip of Apple Juice, making sure you don't drink too much.

But then it comes. That sensation.

"I GOTTA GO DAMNIT!", you try crossing your legs, you meditate, trying to distract your mind.

Uh-Oh. Your underwear feels moist.

THAT, is urge incontinence.

Of course, one may have BOTH stress and urge incontinence. If you happen to be one of them...my condolences....

But!

Don't worry, there are always good old continence pads available...like this one...

Or, if you fancy a sexier style...

(Disclaimer: Incontinence can often be treated by lifestyle modification, pelvic floor exercises, pharmacological agents, and even surgical intervention. Pads are only used when lifestyle modification and pelvic floor exercises fail to improve continence, and if surgery is deemed unwarranted)

(Discalimer: If you or your relative/friend are suffering from incontinence, do visit your local GP. He will be able to help you.)

(Disclaimer: No incontinence is NOT a joke. The above post was to help increase awareness regarding incontinence, and let the public know that it should not be a shameful problem hidden from everyone.)