Incontinence affects twice as many women as men

The two most common types of urinary incontinence that affect women are stress incontinence and urge incontinence, also called overactive bladder. Incontinence affects twice as many women as men. This may be because pregnancy, childbirth, and menopause may

Urinary Incontinence in Women:

What You Need to Know

Urinary incontinence is the accidental loss of urine.

Over 25 million adult Americans experience temporary or chronic urinary incontinence.This condition can occur at any age, but it is more common in women over the age of 50.There are four types of urinary incontinence: urgency, stress, functional and overflow incontinence.Behavioral therapies, medications, nerve stimulation and surgery are some of the treatments available for managing urinary incontinence.

What is urinary incontinence?

Urinary incontinence (UI) is the accidental loss of urine. According to the National Association for Continence, over 25 million adult Americans experience temporary or chronic urinary incontinence. UI can occur at any age, but it is more common among women over 50. Urinary incontinence may be a temporary condition that results from an underlying medical condition. It can range from the discomfort of slight losses of urine to severe, frequent wetting.

What causes urinary incontinence?

Urinary incontinence is not an inevitable result of aging, but it is particularly common in older people. It is often caused by specific changes in body function that may result from diseases, use of medications and/or the onset of an illness. Sometimes it is the first and only symptom of a urinary tract infection. Women are most likely to develop urinary incontinence during pregnancy and after childbirth, or after the hormonal changes of menopause.

What are some of the different types of urinary incontinence?

The following are some of the different types of urinary incontinence:

Urgency incontinence: This is the inability to hold urine long enough to reach a restroom. It can be associated with having to urinate often and feeling a strong, sudden urge to urinate. It can be a separate condition, but it may also be an indication of other diseases or conditions that would also warrant medical attention.

Stress incontinence: This is the leakage of urine during exercise, coughing, sneezing, laughing, lifting heavy objects or performing other body movements that put pressure on the bladder.Functional incontinence: This is urine leakage due to a difficulty reaching a restroom in time because of physical conditions, such as arthritis, injury or other disabilities.Overflow incontinence. Leakage occurs when the quantity of urine produced exceeds the bladder’s capacity to hold it.

What are the symptoms of urinary incontinence?

The following are common symptoms of urinary incontinence. However, each individual may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may include:Needing to rush to the restroom and/or losing urine if you do not get to the restroom in time

Urine leakage with movements or exercise Leakage of urine that prevents activities Urine leakage with coughing, sneezing or laughing Leakage of urine that began or continued after surgery Leakage of urine that causes embarrassment Constant feeling of wetness without sensation of urine leakage Feeling of incomplete bladder emptying The symptoms of urinary incontinence may resemble other conditions or medical problems. Always consult your doctor for a diagnosis.

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