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Glossary

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Bedwetting

Bedwetting (medically known as enuresis) is the involuntary loss of urine. When it occurs during sleep at night it is referred to as nocturnal enuresis.

 

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Bladder diary

Also known as a urinary diary. Keeping a record of how often urine is passed, the amount and how much has been drunk each day can help you and medical professionals to assess the level and type of urinary incontinence and treatment required.

 

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Bladder retraining

Bladder retraining is a behavioural technique designed to increase the capacity of the bladder and decrease the frequency of urination. Over time, the bladder becomes less irritable and able to cope with larger volumes of urine. A bladder diary (also known as a urinary diary) is the first step in assessing urge incontinence and setting up a course of bladder retraining.

 

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Bladder weakness

Bladder weakness (also referred to as a weak bladder) is when there is difficulty in controlling the bladder, which can result in an involuntary loss of urine. There are many different reasons for male bladder weakness and female bladder weakness.

 

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Dermatologically tested

The process to make sure products are skin friendly under real life conditions.

 

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Dry Overactive Bladder (dry OAB)

Dry overactive bladder is when the bladder contracts strongly and the muscles surrounding the urethra (the tube that takes urine away from the bladder) are not able to stop urine passing.

 

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Enuresis

Enuresis (also known as bedwetting) is the involuntary loss of urine. When it occurs during sleep at night it is referred to as nocturnal enuresis.

 

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