Incontinence
Did you know that there are several well-defined types of incontinence? The most common is what’s called stress incontinence. It happens when you laugh or sneeze and pressure on the bladder forces out a small amount of urine. It’s not the only type of incontinence, though. Learn about the different types of incontinence and gain more control over your body and your life.
Functional Incontinence
Functional incontinence occurs when the brain doesn’t send the right signals to the body to hold urine and release at an appropriate time. Or it can occur when the body is physically unable to control urine flow. This most often happens as a symptom of old age or from disease. Functional incontinence is the least common type of incontinence and is most often seen in nursing homes. Continue reading
Urinary incontinence affects millions of people. Both genders struggle with bladder leakage and it’s not just a condition that older people suffer from. However, one demographic stands out above the rest. Women are more likely to suffer from incontinence, specifically what’s called stress incontinence. In fact, women are twice as likely to struggle with incontinence as men.
What is Stress Incontinence?
Stress incontinence occurs when the bladder is under pressure. It’s experienced to varying degrees when someone coughs, sneezes, laughs, or jumps. It can also happen when someone lifts something heavy. Anytime the body contracts and puts additional pressure on the abdominal muscles and the bladder muscles, urine can leak. Continue reading
