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Causes
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- Urinary tract or vaginal infections
- Weakness of pelvic muscles
- "Dropped bladder" or cystocele
- Blocked urethra due to enlarge prostate or stricture
- Side effects of medication
- Constipation
- Diseases and disorders involving nerves and/or muscles
- Some types of surgery
- Hormone imbalance
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Types of Urinary Incontinence
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- Stress Incontinence (SUI): The involuntary loss of urine during activities such
as coughing, sneezing and laughing, lifting of heavy objects or certain forms of exercise.
- Urge Incontinence: This is the result of an
overactive bladder contracting without
you wanting it to. It is characterized by a sudden, intense, and uncontrollable desire to urinate.
You may feel as if you can't wait to reach the bathroom.
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Mixed Incontinence: Is often a combination of both stress and urge incontinence.
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Overflow Incontinence: When the bladder becomes so full this it overflows. This can happen
when bladder weakness or a blocked urethra prevents normal emptying. An enlarged prostate can cause
such a blockage, making this a more common problem in men.
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Functional Incontinence: Despite a normal bladder,
physical or mental disabilities prevent
normal toilet usage.
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Nocturnal Enuresis: Involuntary voiding during sleep, often referred to as
"bed wetting".
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Fecal Incontinence: The loss of bowel control.
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