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De-Stigmatizing Urinary Incontinence
Urge Incontinence
Urge incontinence is an overpowering
urge to urinate followed by leakage of a large amount of
urine. The muscles that help control the bladder spasm
which can be scary, because it happens too quickly to
get to a bathroom. Some medical professionals might
describe such a bladder as “unstable,” “spastic,” or
“overactive.” Also, this condition is sometimes called
reflex incontinence.
If you have urge incontinence, you may leak urine when
you drink even a small amount of liquid or even when you
hear or touch running water. Usually you go to the
bathroom very often and you may even wet the bed. It’s
best to drink very little after 6pm.
Urge incontinence is often caused by nerve damage,
alcohol consumption, bladder infection, or some
medications. It is common in menopausal women, people
with diabetes, multiple sclerosis, dementia, Parkinson’s
disease, and those who have suffered strokes. Others
have chronic pelvic tension in the muscles surrounding
the urethra due to sexual abuse, or vaginal or urinary
infections, and they don’t pick up on weak signals that
their bladder is full. Some people have bladders that
contract spontaneously, without warning causing loss of
urine.
If you or your loved one are experiencing any of these
symptoms or conditions, we urge you to see your primary
care physician. Incontinence can be cured or at least
alleviated. Let’s explore how in the next article.
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