This is particularly important for people who have severe incontinence or for those who have problems staying dry at night, says Muller.

Overall, 4.5% of American men suffer from moderate to severe urinary incontinence, which corresponds to having leakage at least once a month, the study shows.

Catheterization may be used to treat severe incontinence that cannot be managed with medicines or surgery.

Six of the men suffered complications from the surgery, including severe incontinence.

Children with severe incontinence may also be able to attend school and participate in activities they otherwise would never be able to.

If the mother had severe symptoms, their daughters were also twice as likely to have severe urinary incontinence.

For severe urinary incontinence, the ideal choice may be highly absorbent guards or disposable underwear.

If you're having more severe incontinence, a larger guard or pair of absorbent underwear may be what you need.

She last appears in the 2006 special, and by Christmas 2009 her health has deteriorated and she suffers from severe incontinence.

Physicians estimate that 10 percent to 15 percent of women from 35 to 50 years old suffer from severe incontinence.