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incontinence

[in-kon-tn-uhns] / ɪnˈkɒn tn əns /


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"I suffered my first episode of total bowel incontinence the very next day, but I was discharged without any follow-up or support," said Geeta, from London.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

"And to anybody experiencing any kind of incontinence, you do not need to suffer in silence - please go and see your GP and try and get a referral to a pelvic health specialist physiotherapist."

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Many retirees pay out of pocket for health-related supplies that aren’t fully covered by insurance, some of which include incontinence products, wound-care materials and wearable monitoring devices.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

Unlike adult incontinence products, baby diapers are not regulated as medical devices under the Federal Drug Administration.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Maybe, though, given the incipient incontinence induced by the flush-out regimen, it’s just as well I have no apartments to see.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich




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