Urinary incontinence is NOT a natural part of aging. There are many causes of incontinence. Some of these causes are transient such as bladder infection or pregnancy. While others are not as transient such as menopause, surgery, constipation, diabetes, Parkinson's Disease and multiple sclerosis. Urge incontinence refers to urine leakage occuring suddenly due to the feeling of a strong urge to urinate.
Mixed incontinence refers to a patient having more than one type of incontinence.
A medical checklist was established to help people understand who is suffering from this potentially debilitating condition and who might benefit from treatment. If you answer yes to any of these questions, then you should speak to a doctor specializing in the treatment of urinary incontinence. Urinary incontinence can be treated successfully once the type and cause of your urinary incontinence is known. Behavioral techniques should be the first line of treatment for those with stress, urge and mixed incontinence. The goal is to train the bladder to retain more urine for longer periods of time.