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| Definitions | Clinical | Suggested Products |
| Acute:
Transient Temporary episodes that are reversible once the cause is determined and treated. |
Sudden onset of
the involuntary loss of urine from dribbling to large volumes. |
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| Chronic:
Urge Loss of urine when pressure is greater than the sphincter can resist. |
Loss of urine with an abrupt and strong desire to void - usually on the way to the bathroom. | Daytime: Day Plus Pad Ultra Briefs Protective Underwear Nighttime: Night/Super Pad Ultra Briefs Night/Super |
| Chronic:
Stress Loss of urine with an increase in intra-abdominal pressure in the absence of detrussor contraction. |
Small amount of urine loss during physical exertion - coughing, sneezing and laughing. | Daytime: Day Light Pad Tena for Men Protective Underwear Nighttime: Day Light Pad Tena for Men |
| Chronic:
Overflow Involuntary loss of urine associated with over distention of the bladder. |
Frequent or constant dribbling. | Daytime: Day Pad Regular Ultra Briefs Protective Underwear Nighttime: Night/Super Pad Ultra Briefs Night/Super |
| Chronic:
Functional Loss of urine caused by factors outside the lower urinary tract. |
Incontinence when there is an impairment of physical or cognitive functions. | Daytime: Day Regular or Plus Pad Adult Diapers Nighttime: Night/Super Pad Ultra Briefs Night/Super |
| Chronic:
Intractable Incontinence that is long standing and not easily managed. |
Incontinence combined with decreased functional ability. | Daytime: Day Regular or Plus Pad Adult Diapers Nighttime: Night/Super Pad Ultra Briefs Night/Super |
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