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Carol Thatcher speaks out on bladder weakness.
As new guidelines are published by the National Institute for Clinical Health & Excellence (NICE) to improve the treatment and care of the five million women in the UK1 who suffer with stress urinary incontinence, Carol Thatcher is working with DEPEND® to raise awareness for the condition.
Carol Thatcher has chosen to speak out on the subject of incontinence in a bid to break down the taboo associated with the condition.
NICE's new set of guidelines published last week highlight the treatments available ranging from simple lifestyle changes to drug treatments and surgery in more serious cases. According to doctors, this distressing condition remains one of the last taboo subjects in healthcare and the incidence of bladder weakness is set to rise as the baby boomer generation begin to reach their fifties.
Carol is working with DEPEND® to help people understand that bladder weakness is a very common condition that can affect people differently – from a small amount of leakage to a more serious and frequent problem.
Carol says, "Bladder weakness can be an embarrassing topic, but so many people experience it and they shouldn't feel worried about discussing it with their doctor or a specialist continence advisor. Surprisingly, it affects more people than hay fever! In many cases people can use pads to manage the condition, though in some instances other treatment may also be necessary."
Carol is also keen to highlight the simple steps that people can take to improve their lives: "There are a number of simple steps people can take to maintain a healthy bladder such as drinking plenty of water, maintaining a healthy diet and regularly exercising your pelvic floor muscles. You also need to think positively! Get out and live life! Bladder weakness doesn't need to tie you to your home."
