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| Bladder Weakness: Men |
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| How common is bladder weakness? |
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| How does the bladder work? |
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| How often do most people empty their bladder? |
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| I’m relatively young and have a weak bladder. Isn’t this something that only affects old people? |
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| What can be done about bladder weakness? |
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| If I drink less will things improve? |
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| To whom can I turn? |
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| Where can I buy TENA products? |
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| Where can I find information about TENA products? |
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| My symptoms are different to those I have read about. What should I do? |
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How common is bladder weakness?
Bladder weakness affects, on average, about 7% of the population. This figure becomes gradually higher in men from the age of sixty. |
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How does the bladder work?
When you eat or drink your body absorbs liquids. The kidneys filter waste products from the body fluids and make urine. A continuous trickle passes from the kidneys to the bladder and the bladder slowly expands. When the bladder is full a signal goes to the brain indicating the need to go to the toilet. Once the toilet is reached the brain then tells the large bladder muscle to squeeze and contract. At the same time, it tells the support muscles to relax and let the urine pass. |
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How often do most people empty their bladder?
Most people empty their bladders between four to eight times a day. |
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I’m relatively young and have a weak bladder. Isn’t this something that only affects old people?
Many men have problems urinating for a variety of reasons and regardless of age. Men who have undergone prostate surgery sometimes experience weak bladders for a limited period, maybe a year. Young boys with some kind of penile inflammation can also be affected. Heavy smokers cough more frequently than non-smokers and this can exacerbate the situation. Too much coffee, tea or alcohol doesn’t help either. So you can see, age is not the only factor. |
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What can be done about bladder weakness?
For different types of bladder control problems various other methods of treatment are available. Please talk to your doctor about the possibilities for treating your bladder control problem. The treatment of your bladder control problem, used in conjunction with TENA products, will ensure that you can regain your confidence. |
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If I drink less, will things improve?
No. Drinking less will make your urine more concentrated, which will in turn irritate your bladder, causing you to urinate more often. You should drink 3 to 4 pints or two litres of fluid each day. However, it is not recommended that you drink excessive amounts either as this could lead to distension of the bladder. |
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To whom can I turn?
If you want further advice, please call the TENA Help Line at 1-800-510-8023 or the Consumer Help Line at The Canadian Continence Foundation. Call 1-800-265-9575 or email help@continence-fdn.ca. It is always a good idea to let your doctor know you are experiencing bladder problems. |
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Where can I buy TENA products?
TENA products are sold at virtually every drug stores and mass merchandising store (i.e. Zellers) and some supermarkets across Canada. If your favourite store doesn't stock a particular TENA product, you can ask the Pharmacist to place an order with the wholesaler. For a list of stores near you that sell TENA products, look in the Buying Products section on this web site or call the TENA Help Line at 1-800-510-8023. |
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Where can I find information about TENA products?
You will find products and product descriptions in the Products section of the website. |
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My symptoms are different to those I have read about. What should I do?
The site deals with the most prevalent forms of bladder weakness and, due to limited space, we cannot go into greater detail. We would recommend looking in the More Information section or talking to your doctor. |
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