01/05/2026
⚠️🟡 Urinary Incontinence By 🟡⚠️
Urinary incontinence is the involuntary leakage of urine. It is a symptom rather than a diagnosis and occurs due to different underlying mechanisms. The main types include:
💢 Stress incontinence: leakage with exertion, coughing, or sneezing due to weak pelvic floor support or urethral sphincter function.
‼️ Urge incontinence (overactive bladder): sudden, intense urgency followed by leakage caused by involuntary bladder contractions.
🪣 Overflow incontinence: constant or intermittent dribbling when the bladder does not empty properly and becomes overdistended.
🧠 Neurogenic incontinence: loss of bladder control due to brain, spinal cord, or nerve dysfunction.
Recognising the type is key to appropriate management.
