How To Recognize Urinary Incontinence
Recognizing the problem and who is affected
Who is affected
Although urinary incontinence can occur at any age in any population, primarily affects children, women and elderly population.
Moreover, the incidence increases sharply with age, being more common after 40 years and affects 15% of the population.
Factors that favor the occurrence of urinary incontinence
Women
Pregnancy and Childbirth
Strenuous exercise
Obesity
Smoking
Diabetes
Urinary infections
Postmenopause
Elders
Degenerative diseases: Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s
Immobility
Depression
Recurrent urinary tract infections
Men
Prostate Pathology
Recognizing the problem
Experts say that in many cases, this disease is underestimated as those affected often do not seek medical help, which affects their quality of life.
At certain points in time there may be difficulty in containing the urination, urinary incontinence is temporary due to easily correctable situations (infections, medications …). However, the problem may be persistent (chronic urinary incontinence) interfering with our normal daily activities. In both cases we must see a doctor without any hesitation, as there are solutions for this disorder.
