Adult incontinence is the loss of bladder control. It is a common and often embarrassing problem. When you have incontinence, you pass urine unintentionally. How and when it happens depends on what type of incontinence you have.
Common Types of Incontinence
-Stress incontinence
You leak urine when your bladder is under extra sudden pressure, for instance, when you cough, sneeze, laugh or exercise.
-Urge incontinence
You suddenly feel a strong need to pass urine. There's often just a few seconds between you feeling the need and the release of urine. The need may be caused by the sound of running water, or by a sudden change of position.
Causes of Temporary Incontinence
- Alcohol
- Chocolate
- Artificial sweeteners
- Caffeine
- Chili peppers
- Large doses of vitamin C
Causes of Persistent Incontinence
- Aging
- Born vaginally, rather than by C-section
- Pregnancy
You should see your GP if you have any type of incontinence. Incontinence is a common problem. You don't need to feel embarrassed telling your GP.
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