U R I N A R Y INCONTENENCE S Y M P T O M S & CLASSIFICATIONS
URGE INCONTINENCE .
Urgent urinary incontinence occurs due to increase detrusor activity is known as urge urinary incontinence . A hallmark of this urinary incontinence is a sudden , overwhelming urge to urinate , accompanied by loss of urine . Frequent urination and nighttime urination are common with this type of urinary incontinence . The amount lost varies . The sound of running water or a change in position can cause the bladder to contract and lead to loss of urine . This type of urinary incontinence can affect anyone at any age , but is more common in old age . Only 9 % of women aged 40 to 44 suffer from irresistible urinary incontinence .
STRESS INCONTINENCE .
Weakness on the pelvic floor muscles and tissues supporting the bladder and urethra causes stress urinary incontinence . These muscles and tissues can be weakened by a variety of factors . Some factors that contribute to the development of the disorder can be changed , and some cannot . Knowledge is power . Knowing the factors is the first step to managing state .
MIXED INCONTINENCE .
Sometimes stress incontinence and urge to occur at the same time . This is called mixed urinary incontinence . People with urinary incontinence lose more urine than people with stress incontinence . Those with stress incontinence notice leaks when exercising that increases pressure in the abdomen . Keeping a urinary diary detailing the time , place , and activities associated with urinary loss symptoms can help your doctor determine if you are suffering from stress urinary incontinence , urinary incontinence , mixed urinary incontinence , or another problem .