Diseases

Urinary Incontinence (Bladder Incontinence)

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Urinary incontinence - the loss of bladder control - is a common and often embarrassing problem. The severity ranges from occasionally leaking urine when you cough or sneeze to having an urge to urinate that's so sudden and strong you don't get to a toilet in time

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.