URINARY INCONTINENCE | KIDNEY DISEASE | UROLOGY | AINU
URINARY INCONTINENCE INTRODUCTION: Urinary incontinence — the loss of bladder control — is a common and often embarrassing problem. In some cases, you may empty your bladder’s contents completely. In other cases, you may experience only minor leakage. The condition may be temporary or chronic, depending on its cause. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, it’s more common among women age 50 and over. However, this condition can affect anyone. As your age, the muscles supporting your bladder tend to weaken, which can lead to urinary incontinence. TYPES: Urinary incontinence is divided into three general types. You can potentially experience more than one type at the same time. Stress urinary incontinence: Stress urinary incontinence is triggered by certain types of physical activity. For example, you might lose control of your bladder when you’re: • Exercising • Coughing • Sneezing • Laughing Such activities put stress on ...