{"id":4347,"date":"2011-07-26T16:02:53","date_gmt":"2011-07-26T15:02:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stroke4carers.org\/?p=4347"},"modified":"2017-12-18T10:56:17","modified_gmt":"2017-12-18T10:56:17","slug":"practical-tips-to-cope-with-continence-problems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stroke4carers.org\/?p=4347","title":{"rendered":"Practical tips to cope with continence problems"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<object classid=\"clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000\"\n\t\t\tid=\"fm_continence_tips_TF_1636128720\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"flashmovie\"\n\t\t\twidth=\"700\"\n\t\t\theight=\"470\">\n\t<param name=\"movie\" value=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/continence_tips_TF.swf\" \/>\n\t<!--[if !IE]>-->\n\t<object\ttype=\"application\/x-shockwave-flash\"\n\t\t\tdata=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/continence_tips_TF.swf\"\n\t\t\tname=\"fm_continence_tips_TF_1636128720\"\n\t\t\twidth=\"700\"\n\t\t\theight=\"470\">\n\t<!--<![endif]-->\n\t\t\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/adobe.com\/go\/getflashplayer\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.adobe.com\/images\/shared\/download_buttons\/get_flash_player.gif\" alt=\"Get Adobe Flash player\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>True \/False quiz<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Hold on to urine for as long as you can<strong>. False<\/strong>-This may make continence worse and the person may have more infections in the bladder.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t drink so much so they don\u2019t use the toilet so often. <strong>False<\/strong>- To function properly the bladder needs plenty of fluids but avoid caffeinated drinks or alcohol. This could encourage more urine infections, pain and discomfort.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid becoming constipated. <strong>True<\/strong>- constipation can make bladder problems worse. Try to stick to a healthy diet and ask a doctor or nurse for advice.<\/li>\n<li>Keep spare clothes in the bathroom. <strong>True<\/strong> \u2013 also try keeping a small bag of moist wipes, pads extra clothes and disposable bags when the person goes out. Hand sanitizer gel is also useful.<\/li>\n<li>Allow extra time on journeys for bathroom stops. <strong>True<\/strong>- This could help the person to feel more comfortable and confident knowing you have planned ahead.<\/li>\n<li>Keep skin clean, wash and dry regularly. <strong>True<\/strong> \u2013 this will help to prevent the skin from becoming sore or infected. Change pads regularly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<!--[if !IE]>-->\n\t<\/object>\n\t<!--<![endif]-->\n<\/object>\n<div id=\"accordion\" class=\"textAlt\">\n<p class=\"expand\"><a href=\"#\">View Text Alternative<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"expand\">\n<h2>True \/False quiz<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Hold on to urine for as long as you can<strong>. False<\/strong>-This may make continence worse and the person may have more infections in the bladder.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t drink so much so they don\u2019t use the toilet so often. <strong>False<\/strong>&#8211; To function properly the bladder needs plenty of fluids. Water , fruit juice or cordials are best. Avoid caffeinated drinks or alcohol.\u00a0 This could encourage more urine infections, pain and discomfort.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid becoming constipated. <strong>True<\/strong>&#8211; constipation can make bladder problems worse. Try to stick to a healthy diet and ask a doctor or nurse for advice.<\/li>\n<li>Keep spare clothes in the bathroom. <strong>True<\/strong> \u2013 also try keeping a small bag of moist wipes, pads extra clothes and disposable bags when the person goes out. Hand sanitizer gel is also useful.<\/li>\n<li>Allow extra time on journeys for bathroom stops. <strong>True<\/strong>&#8211; This could help the person to feel more comfortable and confident knowing you have planned ahead.<\/li>\n<li>Keep skin clean, wash and dry regularly. <strong>True<\/strong> \u2013 this will help to prevent the skin from becoming sore or infected. Change pads regularly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>If the person has difficulty passing urine or it smells strongly they should seek advice from the GP. There may be an infection which will require treatment, usually by antibiotics.<\/p>\n<p>For more information please see the <a title=\"Opens new window\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bladderandbowelfoundation.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Bladder and Bowel Community website<\/a> or call: 0800 031 5412.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>View Text Alternative True \/False quiz Hold on to urine for as long as you can. False-This may make continence worse and the person may have more infections in the bladder. 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