Persistent urinary incontinence
Urinary incontinence can also be a persistent condition caused by underlying physical problems or changes, including:
- Pregnancy. Hormonal changes & increased weight of fetus can lead to stress incontinence.
- Childbirth. With prolapse, bladder, uterus, rectum or small intestine can get pushed down from usual position and protrude into vagina. Such protrusions may be associated with incontinence.
- Changes with age. Aging of bladder muscle can decrease bladder’s capacity to store urine.
- Menopause. After menopause, women produce less estrogen. Deterioration of these tissues can aggravate incontinence.
- Enlarged prostate. Especially in older men, incontinence often stems from enlargement of prostate gland, known as benign prostatic hyperplasia.
- Prostate cancer. In men, stress incontinence or urge incontinence can be associated with untreated prostate cancer.
- Obstruction. A tumor anywhere along urinary tract can block normal flow of urine, leading to overflow incontinence. Urinary stones forming in bladder.
- Neurological disorders. Multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, brain tumor or spinal injury can interfere with nerve signals involved in bladder control, causing urinary incontinence.
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