Drinking cranberry juice daily is another positive step. Cranberry juice increases acidity in the urine, making it less hospitable to the bacteria that cause urinary tract infections or cystitis. Talk with a nurse, physician, or registered dietitian about other diet changes and adaptations. What you eat or drink can contribute to good management. For some, absorbent pads provide security, and security is essential for living a full life.
Many pads contain a powder that turns to a gel when wet, guarding the wearer against leaks.
While pads should not be used as the sole solution to bladder problems, they can make a positive contribution to daily living. The ideal outcome is to eliminate leaking or loss of control so pads are not needed. The urinary system, illustrated in figure 1, removes waste products from the blood and eliminates them, together with the body s excess fluid, as urine. Urine is continuously formed in the kidneys, which lie on either side of the spinal column. Urine flows from the kidneys to the bladder through two connecting tubes called ureters.