Urinary Incontinence

Incontinence is the unwanted or accidental leakage of urine from the bladder. Many refer to it as ‘loss of bladder control’, a ‘leaky bladder’ or a ‘weak bladder’. Episodes of incontinence are often referred to as ‘accidents’. Urine leakage can be just a few drops or a dribble or may be a stream. Some urine leakage can be severe, which is when the entire bladder contents leak.

This section explains how the bladder works; states the types of urinary incontinence and why it happens; shows what women and men as well as their doctors can do about urinary incontinence; provides information on what living with urinary incontinence is like; as well as offers general information on urinary incontinence.

Urinary Incontinence – General Information

What Is Urinary Incontinence? Incontinence is the unwanted or accidental leakage of urine from the bladder. Many refer to it as ‘loss of bladder control’, a ‘leaky bladder’ or a...

Living with Urinary Incontinence

Even if your incontinence cannot be cured completely, it need not make your life a misery. There are lots of equipment and services and equipment that can help. Your doctor,...

Types of Urinary Incontinence and Why It Happens

Incontinence is leakage of urine from the bladder. It can happen to anyone at any age but is more common in women. The idea that it affects only the elderly...

Urinary Incontinence – How the Bladder Works

Function of the Kidneys and Bladder On average, about 1–2 litres (2–3.5 pints) of urine are produced by the kidneys every day. Most people do not feel an urge to...

Urinary Incontinence in Men

Incontinence (leakage of urine) is not just a women’s problem. Plenty of men have difficulty controlling their urine. 5% of men under 45 years of age have urinary incontinence. 10–20%...

Urinary Incontinence in Women – What Your Doctor Can Do about It

Your doctor or continence adviser may suggest any of the following options: Medication for Stress Incontinence If your main problem is stress incontinence, in Europe, there is now a specialist...

Urinary Incontinence in Women – What You Can Do about It

You may think that if you have leakage of urine then you just have to put up with the problem, and perhaps spend a fortune on pads. This is not...
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