incontinences
Loss of control
Incontinences is the plural of incontinence, covering multiple instances or types.
Medical incontinence is inability to control bladder or bowel function: The patient experienced several incontinences during the night.
More broadly, incontinence means lack of self-restraint, especially regarding desires or impulses: His various incontinences—gambling, drinking, womanizing—eventually ruined him.
Relating to urine
- fecalOf solid waste
- bladderOrgan holding urine
- bowelInternal digestive organ
- leakageUnintended fluid escape
urgency · frequency · enuresis · retention · prolapse · pelvic floor · catheter · urology
Self-conscious unease
- shamePainful awareness of failure
- stigmaMark of dishonor
- humiliationLoss of dignity
- self-consciousnessUncomfortable awareness of oneself
dignity · mortification · anxiety · isolation · secrecy · discretion · fear · avoidance
Weakness of body
- agingGrowing older over time
- disabilityImpairment affecting life activities
- dependenceState of needing another
- helplessnessLacking ability to cope
susceptibility · weakness · exposure · risk · caregiving · institutionalization · quality of life · burden
urinary
Relating to urine
leakage · urgency · frequency · enuresis · retention · prolapse · pelvic floor · catheter · urology · sphincter
embarrassment
Self-conscious unease
- shamePainful awareness of failure
- stigmaMark of dishonor
- humiliationLoss of dignity
self-consciousness · dignity · mortification · anxiety · isolation · secrecy · discretion · fear · avoidance · depression
frailty
Weakness of body
- agingGrowing older over time
- disabilityImpairment affecting life activities
- dependenceState of needing another
helplessness · susceptibility · weakness · exposure · risk · caregiving · institutionalization · quality of life · burden · mobility
diapers
Infant waste garments
- padsCushioned protective layers
- linersInner coverings or vessels
- underpadsAbsorbent bedding protectors
absorbent · wipes · catheter · commode · bidet · waterproof · disposable · reusable · briefs · pull-ups
incontinencescontinence
Control over bodily functions
bladder control · bowel control · retention · self-control · control
incontinencescontinence
Control over bodily functions
self-control · temperance · restraint · moderation · self-restraint
- incontinence padsAbsorbent underwear for leakage
- stress incontinenceInvoluntary urination from pressure
- urinary incontinenceInvoluntary loss of bladder control
- incontinence diapersAbsorbent garments for bladder issues