How to Use Diapers for Nocturia
Nocturia is the disease in which you wake up many times during the night to urinate. It can hit anyone but elder people suffer the most from this problem. It may disturb some people but for most, this problem disturbs their sleep. The results of this condition varies a lot, including congestion heart failure, uncontrolled diabetes, bladder inflammation and excessive intake of fluids. It affects both men and women. It can be cured easily among some but it can be complicated for others.
Things Required:
– Adult diaper
– Tape measure
– Baby wipes
Instructions
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Measure the waist
First you need to measure the waist of the patient or if you are suffering then measure your waist. Measure it with the help of tape measure. This is to choose the correct size of the diaper. -
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Get the adult diaper
After measuring your waist, you need to get the adult diaper accordingly. Go to your local pharmacy and buy the correctly-sized adult diaper. You need to buy one which you can comfortably wear around your waist. There should also be enough space to seal the flaps. -
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Wear the adult diaper
Next you need to wear the adult diaper you have bought. Wear it before going to bed at night. In order to fit perfectly around your waist, you need to close the flaps of the adult diaper. Remember to leave it on before sleeping. -
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Remove the diaper when you wake up
You should take off the adult diaper as soon as you wake up in the morning. This is to lower the contact of urine with your skin. After removing the diaper, you need to clean your groin, genitals and buttocks. Use baby wipes for this purpose. -
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Basic treatment of Nocturia
You need to find out what factors cause this problem to get worsen. You need to take into consideration whether you had bladder infections, back pain, fever, abdominal pain, pain on urination or even changed your diet recently. Treatments vary from patient to patient. Limited intake of fluids, sleeping in afternoon and wearing compression hose may also cure you.
