Urinary Incontinence (The loss of bladder control)

Urinary incontinence is the involuntary loss of urine that ranges from losing a few drops of urine while sneezing or coughing to a strong, sudden urge to urinate just before losing urine. Urine loss can also occur during sexual activity and cause tremendous emotional distress.

Common causes of urinary incontinence:

• Weakness and loss of vaginal support structures
• Weakness of the Urethral Sphincter
• Bladder muscle overactivity
• Bladder muscle weakness
• Decrease in estrogen

Other known causes:

• Fecal impaction
• Reaction to medication
• Dietary changes
• Neurologic disorder
• Urinary tract infection