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Leakage of urine during activities that increase abdominal pressure, such as coughing, sneezing, laughing, or exercising.
Causes: Weakened pelvic floor muscles and supporting tissues, often due to childbirth, menopause, or obesity.
A sudden, intense urge to urinate followed by involuntary leakage. Individuals may not reach the bathroom in time.
Causes: Overactive bladder muscles, neurological disorders, or infections. It can be associated with aging or conditions like multiple sclerosis.
Involuntary leakage of urine due to a full bladder. Individuals may feel a constant urge to urinate but have difficulty fully emptying their bladder.
Leakage due to physical or cognitive impairments that prevent timely access to the bathroom.
Causes: Mobility issues, severe arthritis, or cognitive conditions like dementia that hinder the ability to recognize the need to urinate or reach the bathroom in time.
A combination of stress and urge incontinence. Individuals experience symptoms of both types.
Causes: Often related to multiple factors, including age, childbirth, and lifestyle.
Short-term incontinence caused by factors such as urinary tract infections, medication side effects, or constipation.
Causes: Resolves once the underlying issue is treated.
Treatment options vary depending on the type of incontinence and may include lifestyle changes, pelvic floor exercises, medications, bladder training, and in some cases, surgical interventions. Understanding the specific type of incontinence is essential for effective management and treatment.
