
What is Urinary incontinence Dr. Rubina Shanawaz

Do you involuntarily leek urine when you laugh hard or sneeze? To find a solution to this embarrassing situation, read on
This can be a result of:
- Isn't involuntary leakage of urine a part of having children & growing older??
- What is the medical term for this condition?
- How common is Urinary incontinence?
- What causes such involuntary leakage?

- Pregnancy & vaginal birth(as the same group of muscles support the uterus)
- Obesity, Long standing cough/ Constipation
- Lifting heavy weights over a long period of time
- Genetically Inherited factors:
- Women with stress incontinence may also have problems with urinary Urge Incontinence (not able to control urine till reaching the restroom) or incontinence of feces/gas or prolapse (descent of uterus, felt as lump outside vagina). Do not feel embarrassed to mention these problems to your doctor. Pelvic floor problems are more common than depression(1 in 20 women) or hypertension (1 in 3 women)
- Aim to drink 1.5 to 2 liters of water per day to pass urine 4 to 6 times/day
- Maintaining a healthy lifestyle
- High fiber diet to avoid constipation
- Cutting out smoking
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