Temporary Urinary Incontinence Causes Urinary Infection
Restricited Mobility
Muscle Weakness
Constipation
Restroom Availability
Medicines, Incontinence can be a common side effect of many medicines including blood pressure pills and sleeping pills to name a few. Consult with your doctor if you are suffering from Incontinence and are taking any type of medicines.
Semi-Permanent Urinary Incontinence Causes
Four general types:
Stress Incontinence
This is the most common type of Incontinence and results when certain activities increase pressure on the bladder. Leaking can be triggered by laughing, sneezing, lifting heavy objects, or exercise.
Causes
Weakening of the muscles that support the bladder
Weakening of the sphincter muscle that controls the flow of urine
Urge Incontinence
Loss of bladder control not allowing for you to hold urine long enough to make it to the bathroom. Also known as overactive bladder.
Causes
Urinary tract infection
Diabetes type 1 and 2
Bladder irritation
Drugs
Caffeine and Alcohol
Nerve damage
Constipation
Excessive fluid intake
Overflow Incontinence
Occurs when the bladder is full and you cannot hold urine in due to lack of strength in the valve that controls the urine release.
Causes
Weak Bladder Muscles
Blocked Bladder
Fecal impaction
Drugs
Vitamin B12 deficiency
Nerve damage
Functional Incontinence
When bladder control is normal but any mental or physical condition that slows you
down or confines you may result in loss of urine at an inappropriate time.
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