Bladder control
The most common types of
urinary incontinence in women are stress urinary incontinence and urge urinary
incontinence. Women with both problems have mixed urinary incontinence. Stress
urinary incontinence is caused by loss of support of the urethra which is
usually a consequence of damage to pelvic support structures as a result of
childbirth. It is characterized by leaking of small amounts of urine with
activities which increase abdominal pressure such as coughing, sneezing and
lifting. Additionally, frequent exercise in high-impact activities can cause athletic incontinence to develop. Urge urinary
incontinence is caused by uninhibited contractions of the detrus or muscle. It
is characterized by leaking of large amounts of urine in association with
insufficient warning to get to the bathroom in time.
Poly uria (excessive
urine production) of which, in turn, the most frequent causes are: uncontrolled diabetes mellitus primary polydipsia (excessive
fluid drinking), central diabetes insipidus and nephorgenicdiabetes insipidusPolyuria
generally causes urinary urgency and requency but
doesn't necessarily lead to incontinence.
Caffeine or cola beverages also stimulate the bladder.
Enlarged prostate is the most common cause of incontinence in
men after the age of 40; sometimes prostate cancer may also be associated with
urinary incontinence. Moreover drugs or radiation used to treat prostate cancer
can also cause incontinece.
Disorders like multiple sclerosis, spina bifida, parkinson's disease. strokes,and spinal cord injury can all
interfere with nerve function of the bladder.
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