Urinary Incontinence: let’s talk
Urinary incontinence affects many women and often remains a taboo topic. The first step for…
envire.it11 March 2020
Urinary
Urinary incontinence is defined as involuntary loss of urine and has a significant impact on the quality of life of patients.
Cause
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Pregnancy and childbirth can increase the risk of urinary incontinence.
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Prolapse of the uterus can cause incontinence.
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Menopausal women may suffer from urine leakage due to the decrease in estrogen levels.
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Alcohol, caffeinated drinks or any liquid in excessive quantities can cause loss of bladder control.
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Some drugs can induce a short period of incontinence: diuretics, estrogens, benzodiazepines, antidepressants and laxatives.
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Some diseases: diabetes, hypertension, back problems, obesity and Alzheimer’s disease.
Different types of incontinence
Stress incontinence
When loss occurs in the presence of physical exertion.
Urge incontinence
When urinary loss presents with a sudden and compelling urge to urinate.
Mixed incontinence
Presents the characteristics of stress and urgency incontinence.
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Did you know that…?
Urinary incontinence affects many women and often remains a taboo topic.
The first step for women is the gynecological examination.
