What is Incontinence?

Incontinence is defined as a loss of bladder and/or bowel control, resulting in the loss of urine and/or stool.
A number of factors and disorders can lead to incontinence, including birth defects, pelvic surgery, injuries to the pelvic region or the spinal cord, neurological diseases, multiple sclerosis, poliomyelitis, infection, and degenerative changes associated with aging.  It can also occur as a result of pregnancy or childbirth.

You Are Not Alone
Even the healthiest among us can experience one or more types of incontinence. NEARLY 25 MILLION Americans live with incontinence everyday, yet the term is not widely understood or recognized.  The most important fact to understand is that incontinence is a symptom and not a disease.  Incontinence can be eliminated when the cause is removed, or it can be managed in varying ways to fit your lifestyle and personal preferences.  In other words, incontinence does not have to change the way you feel about yourself or stop you from living your life to the fullest.