Stress Incontinence

Stress incontinence

Urinary stress incontinece occurs when an activity, such as coughing or sneezing, causes a small amuont of urine to leak from the urethra, which is the tube urine passes through.

What causes stress incontinence

There are many causes for this condition that is most common is women. Things that can cause these changes include:

- Pregnancy and childbirth

- Menstruation

- Menopause

- Surgery

- Problems with muscles in the bladder - the organ tht holds urine - and the urethra

- Weakened muscles around the bladder

How is stress incontinence treated?

Best is you shoould see a specialist for examination and treatment.