Incontinence is defined as unwanted loss of urinary control. Incontinence affects approximately 10 million Americans, without regard of sex and age. This means that 4 out of every 100 Americans have some symptoms of incontinence.
Incontinence is somewhat more common in women.
Incontinence may come on so gradually that you don't realize what a problem it has become. There is no magic formula, but as a rule, if you are incontinent more than once a month, you need a medical evaluation. Besides the social stigma of embarrassing odor and wetness, skin may be damaged by urine. With the technology of the 90s, most incontinence can be treated or at least managed to allow full participation in a satisfactory life-style. Estimate amounts in teaspoons, tablespoons, or parts of a cup.