FAQ : All You Need To Know About Female Urinary Incontinence
Do you ever wet yourself when laughing? Perhaps, there is some little leakage whenever you are coughing? Don't be embarrassed about it. This accidental urine leakage is an actual health condition that may need medical attention. This article will answer the most frequently asked questions about urinary incontinence in Singapore.
- What is urinary incontinence in Singapore?
Urinary incontinence is the involuntary leakage of urine due to the loss of bladder control. It happens whenever a person coughs, laughs, and feels the urge to pee.
- What causes urinary incontinence?
There are many causes of urinary incontinence. It can be due to old age, nerve damage, and complications of other conditions such as infection, diabetes, and tumour growth.
In women, urinary incontinence can be caused by the divarication of the recti and weak pelvic floor due to pregnancy and childbirth, menopause, and excess weight. It is vital to consult your postnatal care in Singapore if you suspect postpartum urinary incontinence.
- What are the symptoms of urinary incontinence?
The symptoms of urinary incontinence include urine leakage after the urge to micturate or when coughing, laughing and sneezing.
- What are the types of urinary incontinence?
There are three types of urinary incontinence in Singapore: stress, urge and overflow.
Stress incontinence happens when there is a pressure that strains the bladder. It occurs whenever you laugh, cough, sneeze, and lift a weight. Pregnancy and childbirth, excess fat, post partum belly, diabetes, and hormonal changes also increase the risk of stress incontinence.
Urge incontinence occurs when the urge to urinate is too strong to contain. People with conditions affecting the nerves, like stroke and Parkinson's disease, develop urge incontinence.
Overflow incontinence happens when the bladder meets its maximum capacity yet does not empty completely. It is a complication of other conditions like bladder stone and prostate gland enlargement.
- Is it treatable?
Yes, for minor cases of urinary incontinence in women, it may need diastasis recti exercises and bladder training. Medication and devices can treat urinary incontinence.
Don't wait for your incontinence to worsen. It is a treatable condition.
Orchard Clinic provides treatment for female urinary incontinence. Visit Orchard Clinic today.
