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incontinence

[in-kon-tn-uhns] / ɪnˈkɒn tn əns /


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Rhi said within 24 hours of having her son she was experiencing bowel incontinence, but her mental health also spiralled and she was put under the care of the community mental health team.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

"From then 'til now I live with pain and incontinence and that's something that's really not talked about widely - with women generally, and certainly within certain communities."

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

Long Beach Savings, wholly owned by Washington Mutual, was a prime example of financial incontinence.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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