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When you wear diapers for a long period of time, can it make you incontinent?

Asked by kavita mishra ·

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Urologist · Urology

It had been three years since Abigail had worn diapers, and she thought she was done with them for good. Her incontinence issues were a thing of the past and she was able to function normally without relying on adult-sized diapers. However, when her mother suffered a stroke and Abigail found herself caring for her full time, it seemed like the only solution to make sure that her mother would be safe at night.

At first, Abigail didn't think much about the fact that she was wearing diapers again - after all, it wasn't as though anyone else knew or saw what she was doing. But as the weeks went by, something strange started to happen: no matter how often Abigail changed out of her diaper during the day and how well hydrated she stayed, there were times when an accident would happen right in front of everyone's eyes. Whether sitting in a restaurant or wandering through a store aisle - somehow Abigail just couldn't seem to control herself!

After consulting with her doctor, they determined that extended use of diapers could indeed lead to incontinence if not monitored properly - which is exactly what happened in this case! Thankfully they were able to get things back on track by recommending regular bathroom breaks throughout each day along with specific bladder training exercises designed specifically for adults who have become overly reliant on using diapers instead of their own body's natural ability to control bodily functions.

Abigail eventually regained full control over her bladder once more but never forgot about this important lesson - always use caution when relying heavily upon any type of external aid such as adult-sized diapers!

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