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Intestinal Microbiota & UTI
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) affect around 150 million people worldwide each year, but in men, they’re less common and often more complex and harder to treat. While prostate issues, aging, and catheter use are well-known male-specific risk factors, emerging research highlights another contributor: the gut microbiome.
The Role of Diet in Urinary Health: Foods to Eat and Avoid for Incontinence
Urinary incontinence affects millions of men, often disrupting daily life and lowering quality of life. While many factors can contribute to bladder control issues—such as age, prostate conditions, or neurological disorders—diet is often overlooked as a contributing and manageable factor. Certain foods and beverages can irritate the bladder, increase urgency, or worsen symptoms, while others may help support bladder function and reduce discomfort.
Managing Intertrigo and Urinary Incontinence: Preventing Skin Breakdown and Enhancing Care
Intertrigo is a localized inflammatory condition that develops within skin folds due to friction, moisture, and body fluid exposure, including sweat and urine. In men, urinary incontinence (UI)—often associated with aging, prostate conditions, and immobility—compounds this risk by creating a persistently moist environment that promotes skin maceration and breakdown. Once skin integrity is compromised, there is an elevated risk of secondary infections, pain, and diminished quality of life.
Protecting Skin in Incontinence: IAD Product Options and Strategies
Incontinence affects approximately 18% of the population, with significant variation across care settings. Among incontinent patients, the prevalence of...
Understanding the Connection: Spina Bifida and its Impact on Urinary Incontinence
Spina bifida is a birth defect caused by incomplete neural tube formation, resulting in various physical and neurological issues. The term broadly covers different levels of neural tube closure, categorized into spina bifida occulta and spina bifida aperta.
