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Urinary incontinence is a common and often embarrassing problem that can range from occasionally leaking urine when coughing or sneezing to having an urge to urinate that's so sudden and strong that it cannot be controlled in time.
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It is not hereditary and is more common in older people, especially women.
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It can be managed or treated with lifestyle changes, vaginal and urethral devices, pads, and even surgery.
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It is important to talk to a doctor to find the best treatment for you, as it can affect emotional, psychological, and social life.
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Urinary incontinence — the loss of bladder control — is a common and often embarrassing problem. The severity ranges from occasionally leaking urine when you cough or sneeze to having an urge to urinate that's so sudden and strong you don't get to a toilet in time.
Urinary incontinence - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
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Urinary incontinence is a leaking of urine that can be controlled and managed. It is not hereditary and is not just a normal part of aging, but can be managed or treated with lifestyle changes, vaginal and urethral devices, pads, and even surgery. It is important to talk to a doctor to find the best treatment for you, as it can affect emotional, psychological, and social life.
Incontinence: Symptoms & Treatment - Urology Care Foundation
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Urinary incontinence means a person leaks urine by accident. While it can happen to anyone, urinary incontinence, also known as overactive bladder, is more common in older people, especially women. Bladder control issues can be embarrassing and cause people to avoid their normal activities.
Urinary Incontinence in Older Adults | National Institute on Aging
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Urinary incontinence is the unintentional passing of urine. It's a common problem thought to affect millions of people.
Urinary incontinence - NHS
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Urinary incontinence is a loss of bladder control that’s commonly seen in older adults and women who have given birth or gone through menopause. Urinary tract infections (UTIs), pelvic floor disorders and an enlarged prostate are other causes.
Urinary incontinence is a condition that impacts many people’s lives.
Incontinence: Leakage, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment & Prevention
clevelandclinic.org
in· con· ti· nence (ˈ)in-ˈkänt-ᵊn-ən (t)s 1 : inability or failure to restrain sexual appetite 2 : inability of the body to control the evacuative functions fecal incontinence see stress…
Incontinence Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
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Medications commonly used to treat incontinence include: Anticholinergics. These medications can calm an overactive bladder and may be helpful for urge incontinence . Examples include oxybutynin (Ditropan XL), tolterodine (Detrol), darifenacin…
Urinary incontinence - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
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