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Faecal incontinence is more common than you probably think, but
people do not talk about it. It is unfortunate that sufferers are often
too embarrassed about the problem to even discuss it with their
family doctors or practice nurses. Instead they often suffer the
problem in silence, frequently retreating from their friends and
relatives and rarely going out. It need not be like this. Advances in
our understanding of the causes of faecal incontinence and
improvements in medical and surgical treatment mean that the
problem can now be effectively alleviated or significantly improved
in many more people than in years past.
Unfortunately, however, the problem cannot be totally alleviated in
all sufferers. For those not so fortunate to be treated, improved
design and composition of incontinence-care products now make
living with incontinence much more comfortable than it was
previously. With so many different products available, it is important
to select only those that are ideally suited to a person’s individual
needs. Milton Stay-Dry is a leader in the production of
incontinence-care products and runs a telephone help-line to help
sufferers select the most appropriate products for their particular requirements.
This is one of several articles from Milton Stay~Dry that explain the
problems of incontinence and what can be done to help.
A full version of Dr Alan Riley's Guide to Incontinence is now available as a printer friendly 'PDF' document. If you click on the link above you can print a full copy of the guide NOW from your own computer or if you would prefer you can call us and we will send you a copy FREE of charge.
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