Urinary Incontinence

Urinary Incontinence (pronounced: yoo-RI-nair-ee in-KON-ti-nens) is a common condition characterized by the involuntary loss of urine.

Etymology

The term "Urinary Incontinence" is derived from the Latin words "urina" which means urine, and "incontinentia" which means inability to hold.

Definition

Urinary Incontinence is a condition where an individual is unable to control the release of urine from their body. This can range from an occasional leakage of urine, to a complete inability to hold any urine.

Types of Urinary Incontinence

There are several types of Urinary Incontinence, including:

• Stress Incontinence: This occurs when physical movement or activity such as coughing, sneezing, running or heavy lifting puts pressure (stress) on your bladder, causing urine leakage.

• Urge Incontinence: This is characterized by a sudden, intense urge to urinate, followed by an involuntary loss of urine.

• Overflow Incontinence: This happens when the bladder doesn't empty completely, leading to dribbling.

• Functional Incontinence: This occurs when a physical or mental impairment keeps you from making it to the toilet in time.

• Mixed Incontinence: This is when a person experiences more than one type of urinary incontinence.

Related Terms

• Bladder
• Urine
• Pelvic floor
• Kegel exercises
• Urologist

See Also

• Urinary Tract Infections
• Bladder Control Problems
• Overactive Bladder

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Urinary Incontinence
• Wikipedia's article - Urinary Incontinence

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