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In simple terms, incontinence of urine is described as a poor control over the bladder. There are various types of urine incontinence with different causes. Urine starts leaking when the person sneezes or coughs. Control over the urinary sphincter is lost. It is essential to find out the reason that why incontinence is caused. Are you afraid of urine leakage? Are you worried about which products to use? How to use them? Or will they be safe? Don’t worry; Tena products have been made to absorb the urine rapidly.

Various products are specially designed to control urine leakage. Have an overview of those products-

·         Liners- Liners are purposely made for little leaks. They are way better from regular liners as they provide faster absorption and leave you stressed free for the whole day. The experts have designed this range keeping your personal preference and needs in the mind.

·         Pants- This product does the most important thing, which is saving you from the embarrassment. Tena pants are designed for both men and women. They help in controlling the unwanted and nasty odor as the product contains the odor Neutralizer. These products which are built to give high performance are easy to put up on like underwear.

·         Pads- These pads are designed for small bladder leakage. It provides you with a proper sanitary protection. It gives you complete dryness. Thus it is safer, drier and more comfortable to use.

·         Tena wash cream- Tena wash cream replaces all other products like soap, water cleansers and offers you protection to the most delicate and sensitive skin. It is ideal for incontinence of urine. The Tena wash cream helps in moisturizing and in reducing the skin irritation.

·         Tena wash glove- Tena wash glove is combined with the gentleness of the cloth while keeping in mind about the safety needed for fragile skin.  

·         Tena wet wipes- These handy wet wipes are created without making use of alcohol. They are pretty large and give you a soft feeling. These help in removing the surface impurities and are hygienic.

·         Tena protective underwears for men- This product is specially designed for men. It gives a complete look and feel like as if it is a daily wearable garment. It is suitable for men who have both medium and heavy bladder weakness.

Sometimes a person needs to be careful while making use of incontinence products. Due to the continuous usage of these products, urine frequently gets in touch with your skin and rashes and infections takes place. Making the right selection of the product is very important as it will help you in handling your bladder problems. Tena offers you a wide range of incontinence products. They have the products which are specially designed for women who are suffering from urinary incontinence. 

Checklist for Hygiene during OAB

Do you know what OAB is? Overactive bladder (OAB) is a name of a group of urinary symptoms. The most common symptom which can be seen is a sudden uncontrollable feeling to urinate. Leaking of urine is called incontinence. If you feel like going to the bathroom many times, then it could be another symptom of OAB.

You must take care of your health during OAB. Here are some tips-

·         You should avoid drinking alcohol, caffeine, because this can cause irritation to the bladder.

·         Whenever you feel the urge, you should urinate. Don’t delay it unnecessarily.

·         Avoid consuming unsweetened fruit juices, tomatoes, and other acidic foods and drinks because it can cause irritation to your bladder. Monitor your weight regularly, being over-weight means extra pressure on the bladder, which leads to involuntary urination.  Maintaining healthy habits of good food and regular exercise is essential.

·         Often change your napkins to avoid infection. Use good quality incontinence protection products.

·         Always wipe your genital area from front to back after making the use of the toilet. This will help in reducing the spread of bacteria from the anus to the urethra.

·         Avoid taking bubble baths or making use of perfumed powders or soaps in the genital area. These products are very harmful and may cause genital skin irritation.

·         Do not use any vaginal perfumes or deodorant of feminine hygiene products.

·         Make sure that you wear a cotton-lined panty, cotton underwear and wear loose clothes.

·         Making use of a diaphragm or spermicidal cream, foam, or gel is not a good option. A diaphragm puts pressure on urethra.

·         To avoid any infection, always wash your genital area at least once in a day with mild soap or plain water.

·         Increase the amount of fiber in your diet. Have a healthy diet.

·         Controlling the odor- You can avoid odor by maintaining hygiene and cleanliness with all your health accessories and skin too. Timely washing of intimate parts and regular changing of pads ensures no odor.  Making use of fresh and clean undergarments is a must.

·         Always wash your hands thoroughly. Keep them clean; keep hand sanitizers, soaps handy.

·         Avoid using the public toilet during OAB, as it’s not hygienic.

·         Mattress covers and protectors are a great option as well. They are less noticeable and are made from softer material. Sometimes they are costly but are a good investment for improving your health and hygiene level.

·         If you worry about spoiling the sheets at night, waterproof pads can help you to forget about the night woes. These pads can be kept under your body in the middle part of the mattress. They come between your body and the sheets and thus keep you dry if involuntary urination happens at night. You simply have to wash the pad and nothing else.

Have a look at all these points and act accordingly. You need to maintain your hygiene as it is very important during OAB.

5 easy steps to make your child germ free

Giving your child an early grounding in personal hygiene can keep them healthy and happy even when others around them are not.

School time is exciting for your child, but you are reduced to a bundle of nerves as you worry about them picking up infections at school. Your child will fall ill at some point, but you can prevent the possibility of them falling ill often. Check out these 5 ways to keep your child free of illness-causing germs:

1 Check their clothes and skin for dirt. Children romp about in the grass and dirt, and they can get really dirty by the time play hour is over. You cannot stop them from enjoying their childhood, but you can certainly check their skin, hair and clothes for dirt. Every morning, give toddlers a bath with an antibacterial body wash, and give their hair a wash with water infused with Dettol antibacterial liquid. Older children can use a loofah and bathe in Dettol antibacterial body washing soap.

2 Wash their clothes separately. Children’s clothes must be washed in a separate load. Just before you start the washing machine, add a measure of Dettol antibacterial liquid to the load. The liquid eliminates up to 99.9% germs from the clothes, so they emerge germ-free from the wash. Besides, it does not affect the cloth fibres in any way, while imparting a fresh scent.

3 Teach them good hand hygiene. The hands are often the biggest culprits in spreading cold and flu germs from one surface to the next. Your child might touch a surface that is rife with infectious germs, or forget to wash their hands after visiting the restroom. The germs on their hands can enter their bodies in no time. Teach your child how to wash their hands using Dettol antibacterial hand soap. They must wash their hands for a full minute to ensure complete germ removal. Meanwhile, they should be encouraged to use hand sanitizer to clean their hands when they are away from soap and water.

4 Encourage the use of tissues and personal kerchiefs. Children might inadvertently touch another child’s used tissue, and end up getting cold germs on their hands. They should be taught to immediately use hand sanitizer to clean their hands when this happens. Meanwhile, teach your child how to use tissues when they wish to cough or sneeze, and to dispose of the tissues safely. Pack a few tissues in their school bag so that they don’t run short at school. Also tell them never to share their kerchief with a classmate, and to never use theirs.

5 Feed them a nutritious diet to build immunity. A great way to keep your child healthy is to feed them with seasonal fruit and vegetables. If they are picky eaters, you can make yummy fruit and veggie smoothies. Fruit and vegetables impart essential nutrients, fibre and antioxidants, to build your child’s immunity and make them resistant to disease.