Diseases

Urinary Incontinence

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Urinary incontinence. ... Inability to hold urine in the bladderdue to loss of voluntary control over the urinary sphincters resulting in the involuntary passage of urine. One cause of urinary incontinence is an overactive bladder.

SYMPTOMS

Symptoms of stress incontinence: involuntary release of urine, especially when you cough, sneeze, or laugh. Leaking a small to moderate amount of urine.
Symptoms of urge incontinence: frequent and sudden uncontrollable need to urinate.

CAUSES

Pregnancy. Hormonal changes and the increased weight of the fetus can lead to stress incontinence.
Childbirth. ...
Changes with age. ...
Menopause. ...
Hysterectomy. ...
Enlarged prostate. ...
Prostate cancer. ...
Obstruction.