Urinary incontinence is nothing more than the lack of control over the bladder, which implies an abundant leakage of urine that can be mild in some cases and more abundant in others, it can affect anyone from women to men to children and In adults, however, it can be seen more accentuated in the elderly, with women being the most affected by it. It usually occurs when the muscles become weak or, on the contrary, are very active, when these muscles become weak it becomes very difficult to keep the bladder sealed, so an accident of this type can occur when laughing or lifting heavy objects.
The main causes are the weakening of the pelvic floor muscles, which are responsible for keeping the urethra properly closed, when said tissue loses the ability to stretch, the simple act of laughing, lifting overweight, coughing and running can cause uncontrolled losses of urine, in women the main causes are during pregnancy, when giving birth and in menopause. During pregnancy pressure can be put on the uterus and bladderBesides this during childbirth can make a major effort which eventually diminish the effectiveness of pelvic muscles, causing incontinence during pregnancy and after it, it can even affect the woman a long time after childbirth.
Another cause is what is known as neurogenic bladder, this being the most frequent cause of incontinence, especially in patients with diseases such as Alzheimer's disease. In cases of overflow incontinence, it occurs in people of the male gender, especially the elderly, commonly with prostate problems.
The most frequent symptoms of this pathology are the involuntary loss of urine when performing daily actions such as a simple sneeze, the practice of sports, coughing and even while having sexual intercourse. Specialists in the field recommend maintaining a balanced diet, thus avoiding excessive weight gain, which prevents pressure on the lower abdomen, avoiding the intake of beverages such as soda and coffee, it also helps reduce the risk of urinary incontinence.
