Whether you have been newly diagnosed, having symptoms or
been dealing with Urinary Incontinence, there are so many questions needing
answers. But the number one question I’m
sure of, is why?
Urinary incontinence itself, is the accidental release of urine,
it can be a short-term problem caused by a urinary tract infection, a medicine,
or constipation. These symptoms get
better once treating the problem causing it.
There are also severe types of Urinary Incontinence, ones
that become more of an ongoing issue ranging from a few drops to ounces of leakage:
Stress Incontinence – It’s the most common type of bladder
control problem in women. This occurs in
conditions that stretch the pelvic floor muscle (childbirth, weight gain). When
these muscles can't support your bladder well, the bladder drops down and
pushes against the vagina. Then you can't tighten the muscles that usually
close off the urethra. So urine may leak because of the extra pressure on the
bladder when you cough, sneeze, laugh, exercise or do other activities.
Urge Incontinence – is caused when the bladder muscle
involuntarily contracts and pushes urine out of the bladder. This can happen
even when your bladder is holding only a small amount of urine. Some women may
have no warning before they accidentally leak urine. Other women may leak urine
when they drink water or when they hear or touch running water. Many times
doctors don't know what causes this. But sometimes the cause is:
-Irritation of the bladder
-Emotional stress
-Brain conditions such as Parkinson’s disease or stroke
Overactive Bladder - is a kind of urge incontinence. But not
everyone with overactive bladders leaks urine.
Overflow – Unexpected leakage of small amounts of urine
because of a full bladder.
Mixed – Usually the occurrence of stress and urge
incontinence together. It is common for a woman to have symptoms of both types
of incontinence.
Whatever the case may be, there are products out there to
help you enjoy your quality of life.
