Urinary Incontinence

Urinary incontinence is the involuntary loss of bladder control, leading to unintentional leakage of urine.

Urinary incontinence is a common problem in women and men. It can be socially embarrassing, and can prevent you from enjoying a range of activities in day to day life.

There are several types of urinary incontinence, some of which include:

1. • Stress incontinence: Urine leaks when you exert pressure on your bladder by coughing, sneezing, laughing, or lifting something heavy.
   • Urge incontinence: A sudden, intense urge to urinate followed by an involuntary loss of urine. This can be caused by conditions like infections or neurological disorders.
   • Overflow incontinence: Frequent or constant dribbling of urine due to a bladder that doesn’t empty completely.

If urinary incontinence is affecting your daily life, it’s important to consult a healthcare professional for proper diagnosis and treatment.

Urinary incontinence is diagnosed by assessing symptoms.  Urodynamics may be performed to help differentiate the type of incontinence.