Incontinence

Incontinence is the involuntary and uncontrolled leaking of urine from the bladder. There are many causes of incontinence, some can be easily corrected while others may be more difficult to correct.

Bladder infections, constipation, an enlarged prostate and certain medications may cause a temporary leakage of urine. Symptoms usually disappear after the treatment of the cause.

Urge incontinence – a sudden desire to urinate and a feeling that you will not be able to hold the urine in for long – is often a result of an over stimulation of the bladder, as occurs in inflammation and infections of the bladder. Physical damage done to the bladder and the surrounding muscles (for example injuries caused by pregnancy, giving birth, surgery or car accidents) may be more difficult to correct depending on whether the damage is permanent or repairable.

Diseases such as Diabetes can put strain on the bladder, and in that case the bladder usually requires ongoing support and care. Nerve damage (as may occur after a spinal injury), brain damage (for example a stroke or head injury) and diseases of the nervous system (like Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s disease) often result in an inability to control urination. A general weakening of the bladder, usually from age, may result in stress incontinence – the leaking of urine when strain (like sneezing or lifting heavy objects) is placed on the bladder.

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