Incontinence

Any unwanted leakage of urine from the bladder beyond childhood is termed adult urinary incontinence. Unfortunately, it is an all too common condition affecting millions of people worldwide. Widespread advertising about incontinence products may lead some to feel that the only thing they can do is to use pads. Some believe that incontinence in women is simply a normal thing to experience after having children; some men and women feel it is just a normal part of aging. Nothing could be further from the truth. Leakage from the bladder is not normal at any adult age.

There are different types of incontinence, and understanding the differences between them is important. The causes of each type vary. Stress urinary incontinence is quite different from urge incontinence, and some of the strategies for dealing with these problems vary a great deal.