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Urinary incontinence (UI), also known as involuntary urination, is any uncontrolled leakage of urine. It is a common and distressing problem, which may have a large impact on quality of life. [1] Urinary incontinence is common in older women and has been identified as an important issue in geriatric health care.
Adult diaper: [3] A type of disposable diaper or underpants for adults who struggle with urinary or fecal incontinence or other medical issues that affect bladder and bowel control; it is recommended by groups such as AgingCare that nurses and other professional care staff not use the term "diaper" due to its connotation with infants and ...
Incontinence or Incontinent may refer to: Urinary incontinence, the most commonly occurring type of incontinence, the involuntary excretion of urine; Fecal incontinence, the involuntary excretion of bowel contents; Lack of moderation or self-control, especially related to sexual desire - see Incontinence (philosophy)
Fecal continence, the ability to control defecation, see Fecal incontinence; Urinary continence, the ability to control urination, see Urinary incontinence, the involuntary excretion of urine; Sexual continence, a synonym of Coitus reservatus; Sexual abstinence; Incontinence (philosophy), a lack of self-control (Greek: ἀκρασία)
Stress incontinence – incontinence that occurs in situations when increased intra-abdominal pressure occurs such as coughing. Giggling incontinence – incontinence that occurs when laughing. Secondary incontinence usually occurs in the context of a new life event that is stressful such as abuse or parental divorce.
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It is sometimes translated into English as incontinence ("a want of continence or self-restraint"). [2] Beginning with Plato , a variety of philosophers have attempted to determine whether or not akrasia exists and how best to define it.
Overactive bladder affects approximately 11% of the population and more than 40% of people with overactive bladder have incontinence. [5] [6] Conversely, about 40% to 70% of urinary incontinence is due to overactive bladder. [7] Overactive bladder is not life-threatening, [1] but most people with the condition have problems for years. [1]