Urinary Incontinence

Urinary incontinence (UI) is characterized by unintentional urine loss, more common in older adults and women.
It ranges from occasional leakage to complete loss of bladder control, impacting daily activities and emotional well-being.

UI can lead to social withdrawal and reduced quality of life due to embarrassment and hygiene concerns.

Effective management includes pelvic floor exercises, dietary modifications, medications, and potentially surgical interventions.

These strategies aim to alleviate symptoms and enhance overall quality of life for individuals affected by UI.

Stress Incontinence: Leakage occurs when pressure on the bladder increases, such as during coughing, sneezing, laughing, or exercise.
Urge Incontinence: Also known as overactive bladder, this involves a sudden and intense urge to urinate followed by involuntary leakage.
Overflow Incontinence: Occurs when the bladder doesn’t empty completely, leading to frequent or constant dribbling of urine.
Mixed Incontinence: Combination of stress and urge incontinence symptoms.

Causes:

Weak Pelvic Floor Muscles: Often due to childbirth, pregnancy, or aging.
Nerve Damage: From conditions like diabetes, stroke, or neurological diseases.
Hormonal Changes: Especially during menopause.
Certain Medications: Diuretics or medications that increase urine production.
Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs): Can cause temporary UI.

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