Incontinence is a medical condition that refers to the involuntary loss of urine from the bladder (urinary incontinence) or the involuntary loss of bowel motion, faeces, or wind from the bowel (faecal or bowel incontinence).
While this condition is common in older people, it can happen to anybody at any age. It can be prevented by following healthy habits and making a few lifestyle changes to keep your bladder healthy. However, in most cases, the condition cannot be prevented but can be easily managed with Kegel exercises and products like elderly diapers, underpads etc.
Incontinence is a medical condition that refers to the involuntary loss of urine from the bladder (urinary incontinence) or the involuntary loss of bowel motion, faeces, or wind from the bowel (faecal or bowel incontinence).
While this condition is common in older people, it can happen to anybody at any age. It can be prevented by following healthy habits and making a few lifestyle changes to keep your bladder healthy. However, in most cases, the condition cannot be prevented but can be easily managed with Kegel exercises and products like elderly diapers, underpads etc.
Types of Incontinence
Stress Incontinence
Caused by physical pressure on the bladder, leading to urinary control loss.
Urge Incontinence
Known as overactive bladder, causing frequent sudden urges to urinate, making it hard to reach a washroom in time.
Overflow Incontinence
Inability to identify the urge to urinate when the bladder is full, resulting in leakage, more common in men.
Stress Incontinence
Caused by physical pressure on the bladder, leading to urinary control loss.
Urge Incontinence
Known as overactive bladder, causing frequent sudden urges to urinate, making it hard to reach a washroom in time.
Overflow Incontinence
Inability to identify the urge to urinate when the bladder is full, resulting in leakage, more common in men.
Mixed Incontinence
A combination of urge and stress incontinence, often affecting women.
Bowel Incontinence
Involuntary release of feces or wind from the rectum.
Mixed Incontinence
A combination of urge and stress incontinence, often affecting women.
Bowel Incontinence
Involuntary release of feces or wind from the rectum.
Incontinence Causes
Medications
Caused by physical pressure on the bladder, leading to urinary control loss.
Pregnancy
Increased weight during pregnancy puts pressure on the bladder, causing stress incontinence.
Menopause
Reduced estrogen during menopause can contribute to incontinence.
Medications
Caused by physical pressure on the bladder, leading to urinary control loss.
Pregnancy
Increased weight during pregnancy puts pressure on the bladder, causing stress incontinence.
Menopause
Reduced estrogen during menopause can contribute to incontinence.
Urinary Tract Infections
UTIs can lead to a sudden urge to urinate and incontinence.
Childbirth
Vaginal delivery may weaken bladder muscles and lead to incontinence.
Prostate Issues
Certain prostate conditions weaken bladder muscles and cause overflow incontinence
Urinary Tract Infections
UTIs can lead to a sudden urge to urinate and incontinence.
Childbirth
Vaginal delivery may weaken bladder muscles and lead to incontinence.
Prostate Issues
Certain prostate conditions weaken bladder muscles and cause overflow incontinence
Neurological Conditions
Nervous system disorders can affect urinary control and result in incontinence.
Surgery
Lower abdominal surgeries can affect the bladder and lead to incontinence.
Obesity
Excess weight puts pressure on the bladder, leading to incontinence.
Neurological Conditions
Nervous system disorders can affect urinary control and result in incontinence.
Surgery
Lower abdominal surgeries can affect the bladder and lead to incontinence.
Obesity
Excess weight puts pressure on the bladder, leading to incontinence.