What Is Urinary Incontinence?

Description of the Disease

Urinary incontinence is a condition in which a person experiences involuntary leakage of urine from the bladder. This can occur due to weakened bladder muscles or the sphincter that controls urine release.

Classification

• Stress urinary incontinence
• Urge incontinence
• Mixed incontinence

Symptoms

Symptoms of urinary incontinence may include involuntary urine leakage when coughing, sneezing, or during physical activity, strong urge incontinence, constant feeling of incomplete emptying of the bladder, and others.

Causes

Causes of urinary incontinence may include weakened bladder and sphincter muscles due to pregnancy or childbirth, aging, surgery, infections, and other factors.

Diagnosis

Diagnosis of urinary incontinence may involve medical examination, urine analysis, ultrasound of the bladder, and other methods.

Treatment

Treatment of urinary incontinence may include strengthening of muscles through physical exercises, medication, rehabilitation procedures, and in some cases, surgical intervention.

Prevention

Prevention of urinary incontinence may involve strengthening pelvic floor muscles, avoiding excessive physical strain, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and other measures.

Physician

A urologist or gynecologist may be involved in the diagnosis and treatment of urinary incontinence.