Urinary Incontinence
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Urinary incontinence is the involuntary leakage of urine. It can range from occasional dribbling to a complete loss of bladder control. While common—especially among older adults and women after childbirth—it’s not a normal part of aging and can significantly affect quality of life. Fortunately, it’s often treatable.
- Leaking urine during activities like coughing, sneezing, or exercising
- Sudden, intense urges to urinate
- Frequent urination, including overnight
- Incomplete bladder emptying
- Accidental bedwetting (in adults)
- Pelvic floor therapy or Kegel exercises
- Bladder training techniques
- Medications to relax bladder muscles
- Minimally invasive procedures like urethral bulking agents or slings
- Surgical solutions for severe or refractory cases
- Weak pelvic floor muscles
- Nerve damage
- Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
- Hormonal changes (e.g., menopause)
- Enlarged prostate in men
- Neurological conditions (e.g., MS or stroke)
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Symptoms
- Leaking urine during activities like coughing, sneezing, or exercising
- Sudden, intense urges to urinate
- Frequent urination, including overnight
- Incomplete bladder emptying
- Accidental bedwetting (in adults)
Causes
- Weak pelvic floor muscles
- Nerve damage
- Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
- Hormonal changes (e.g., menopause)
- Enlarged prostate in men
- Neurological conditions (e.g., MS or stroke)
Treatments
- Pelvic floor therapy or Kegel exercises
- Bladder training techniques
- Medications to relax bladder muscles
- Minimally invasive procedures like urethral bulking agents or slings
- Surgical solutions for severe or refractory cases
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