Urinary Incontinence - Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

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What does urinary incontinence mean?

If you have urinary incontinence it means that you pass urine when you do not mean to (involuntarily leaking urine). It can range from a small dribble now and then, to large floods of urine. Incontinence may cause you distress as well as being a hygiene problem. The kidneys make urine continuously.

What are the different types of urinary incontinence?

There are several types of urinary incontinence, including: stress incontinence – when urine leaks out at times when your bladder is under pressure; for example, when you cough or laugh urge (urgency) incontinence – when urine leaks as you feel a sudden, intense urge to pee, or soon afterwards

How is urinary incontinence treated?

These can include: an ultrasound scan of your bladder. In some cases, your doctor might find that the cause of your incontinence is a temporary problem, such as a urine infection, which can often be treated quickly and easily with antibiotics.

What causes urinary incontinence?

Total incontinence may be caused by a problem with the bladder from birth, a spinal injury, or a small, tunnel like hole that can form between the bladder and a nearby area (fistula). Certain things can increase the chances of urinary incontinence, including:

What is urinary incontinence?

Urinary incontinence is the unintentional passing of urine. It's a common problem thought to affect millions of people. There are several types of urinary incontinence, including: stress incontinence – when urine leaks out at times when your bladder is under pressure; for example, when you cough or laugh

What are the symptoms of urinary incontinence?

Urge incontinence - leakage which follows an irresistible urge to pass urine; Overflow incontinence - inability to empty the bladder with resulting overflow of urine; Functional incontinence - inabilty to use the toilet in time due to poor mobility or brain disorders;

Are You putting up with urinary incontinence?

Urinary incontinence is when you pass urine (pee) without meaning to. It’s common, particularly as you get older. If you have urinary incontinence, it can be embarrassing and may affect every area of your life. If you find yourself putting up with it, you’re not alone. But there’s a lot of help available and it can often be treated.

What Is Urinary Incontinence

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Urinary Incontinence Information

1. https://www.baus.org.uk/patients/conditions/5/incontinence_of_urine
2. https://www.bupa.co.uk/health-information/urinary-bladder-problems/urinary-incontinence-in-adults
3. https://patients.uroweb.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/PI_Urinary_Incontinence-EN-Q1-2020.pdf