The truth about Incontinence during Continence Awareness Month

We also spoke to Mariette Pitlo – a physiotherapist. We were talking about Incontinence. This month is the Continence Awareness Month. It is reported that although it’s a common condition, fewer than 40 percent of incontinent individuals seek medical advice. Rather than seek treatment, the vast majority adapt to their “problem” by altering their lifestyle. Reasons for failing to report symptoms include the perception that incontinence is “normal” with advancing age or that symptoms are not severe enough to treat. Mrs Pitlo explained more about the available treatment. For more information contact her on (021) 531 7279 or the Continence Association of South Africa’s Help line number on 072 210 8769 alternatively visit www.incontinencesa.org