Urinary Incontinence: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment Options, and Prevention
Urinary incontinence is a condition diagnosed leaking of urine involuntarily. It happens either because the urinary bladder fails to hold the usual amount of urine or the urinary sphincter muscles tone and strength loss. It can affect people of all ages but is more prevalent among the older age groups and reported more among women than men. In most cases, the condition can be managed by bladder training exercises, however, in some advanced cases surgical treatment for urinary incontinence might be required. This article will discuss the risk factors and causes of urinary incontinence, its symptoms, and how it can be managed.