Bladder Control Problems

Stress incontinence is the involuntary leakage of urine during activities that put pressure on the bladder, such as coughing, laughing, or sneezing.

Urge incontinence is the involuntary leakage of urine due to a sudden, strong urge to urinate.

Overflow incontinence is the involuntary leakage of urine due to an inability to empty the bladder completely.

Functional incontinence is the involuntary leakage of urine due to a physical or mental impairment that makes it difficult to control urination.

All of the above are risk factors for bladder control problems.

All of the above are treatments for bladder control problems.

Bladder training is a type of therapy that helps to change the way you think about and respond to the urge to urinate.

Pelvic floor exercises are a type of exercise that helps to strengthen the muscles that control urination.

All of the above are medications that are used to treat bladder control problems.

All of the above are types of surgery that are used to treat bladder control problems.

You should see a doctor about bladder control problems if you have any type of bladder control problem, if you have bladder control problems that are interfering with your daily life, if you have bladder control problems that are causing you pain or discomfort, or if you have bladder control problems that are getting worse.

All of the above can help to prevent bladder control problems.

All of the above are good bladder habits.

Most people with bladder control problems can be successfully treated.

All of the above are important for managing bladder control problems.