Urinary incontinence is a condition that affects millions of people in Mexico and the world, however I rarely talked about it in an open way.
In addition to the medical topic, an emotional experience affects life today to those who suffer from this: from the decision to leave home to avoid family visits or events for fear or shame.
“Many people areolates themselves without the need,” explains Daniel Camus, director of Tina Products.
Through his work and personal experience – such as accompanying his grandmother – specify that the lack of information and stigma They prevent living with freedom for a stage that can be more dignified And possible.
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What is urine incontinence and who affects?
Although it is usually associated with aging, incontinence can occur in different stages of life: after birth, during menopause, or Even in youth and active They exercise highly influential. Its appearance does not distinguish age or sex.
Symptoms can be mild or severe, but in all cases, this involves a change in the daily routine, and often a strong emotional effect.
One of the main problems is the silence that surrounds the topic: through punishment or wrong information, many people resort to few effective solutions – such as the use of paper or cotton – instead of consulting with a specialist.
Breaking with biases, first step
According to the director of the TENA product, “urinary incontinence should not live as a weakness, but as part of the life that can be treated.”
From this vision, care should focus not only on physical solutions, but also to ensure the emotional well of those who live it.
One of the stories that distinguished him was more than the story of a woman who got up in front of her husband to change, as long as he did not notice his condition. These types of procedures reflect the amount of hidden incontinence for fear of rejection or social discomfort.
Talking about the topic without taboo is, for many, a way to redistribute their identity and their daily life.
Practical advice to live with urinary incontinence without isolation
- Medical counseling: Avoid improvised solutions. Sufficient diagnosis allows to determine the type of incontinence and the best way to treat it.
- Plan for your outputs: Consider the ways available for bathrooms and carrying enough products that provide you with safety.
- Share your experience: Speaking with relatives or support groups can reduce the emotional burden of symptoms.
- Adapt your routine, not your life: The situation should not limit your hobbies. People with urinary incontinence continue to exercise, travel, go out to dance or cinema.
- Find reliable information: There are campaigns and contents that focus on demolishing myths and providing emotional and functional accompanying.
He is also accompanied by care
From the experience of those working with these population, one of the main conclusions is that it should not live smoothly in isolation.
Many specialists and care providers, who insist on the importance of creating more understanding environments, repeat many specialists and care providers, who insist on the importance of creating more understanding environments. Many specialists and care providers, who insist on the importance of creating more understanding environments.
The commitment exceeds the product: it relates to the status of a common topic that was historically invisible.
As happened with menstruation, talking about urinary incontinence should be part of day to day, without shame or guilt.
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