Urinary incontinence, known as involuntary urination, is any uncontrolled leakage of urine.
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10 Facts About Urinary incontinence
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Urinary incontinence is often a result of an underlying medical condition but is under-reported to medical practitioners.
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Stress Urinary incontinence is characterized by leaking of small amounts of urine with activities that increase abdominal pressure such as coughing, sneezing, laughing and lifting.
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Stress urinary incontinence is the other common type of incontinence in men, and it most commonly happens after prostate surgery.
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Example, stress urinary incontinence is usually a result of the incompetent closure of the urethral sphincter.
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Medications are not recommended for those with stress Urinary incontinence and are only recommended in those with urge Urinary incontinence who do not improve with bladder training.
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Common surgical techniques for stress incontinence include slings, tension-free vaginal tape, bladder suspension, artificial urinary sphincters, among others.
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Injury-related to Urinary incontinence is a leading cause of admission to assisted living and nursing care facilities.
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Allyson was initially reticent to participate, but her mother, who had Urinary incontinence, convinced her that it was her duty in light of her successful career.
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