The involuntary loss of control of urine occurring day or night is referred to as urinary incontinence. The cause of incontinence can be varied. Physical as well as psychological factors may be responsible.
Stress incontinence is the most common type of urinary incontinence.
Loss of urine while sneezing, coughing or laughing is characteristic of this form of incontinence. Typically multiple pregnancies or aging in women can cause pelvic relaxation resulting in stress incontinence. Prostate surgery or trauma to the urethra can cause this condition in men. Urinary stress incontinence can be uncomfortable and embarrassing. Alternative medicine is an appropriate first step in the treatment of urinary incontinence.