Managing Urinary Incontinence

Urinary incontinence is one of the most embarrassing problems a man or a woman could have. Because the muscles of your bladder have become weak, you now have trouble controlling your bladder. You might suddenly get the urge to urinate and before you can get to the toilet you are "going" all over yourself. Most people that have poor muscle control of their bladders will leak urine when they cough or sneeze. A common complaint is that they have a constant odor of urine, and find it difficult to get our among people for fear of "being noticed." No one wants that kind of attention.

Urinary incontinence is common in women who have birthed a child, but it is not considered a woman's problem only, and it is not considered a common problem associated with getting older. Urinary incontinence is a medical condition that can be relatively easy to treat, if people would admit they have the problem to their doctors. Your problem with incontinence may or may not be completely eliminated, but your doctor may be able to make the problem a lot less problematic. If you still have leakage, there are products you can use to keep yourself feeling dry and smelling clean.

Signs and symptoms

The problem with urinary incontinence varies from person to person. You can have only minor leaks, dribble now and then, or you may constantly dribble as you go about your day. There are 5 types of urinary incontinence, and they are:

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Stress incontinence-is the loss of urine when pressure on the bladder muscles is exerted, as in laughing, coughing, sneezing or lifting heavy objects, or doing strenuous exercises. This is the most common type of incontinence in women. Stress incontinence can be caused from pregnancy and childbirth, as well as can changes in the body related to menopause. Men may also have this problem when they have had their prostates removed.