ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -Incontinence is defined as the involuntary leakage of urine from the bladder. Incontinence can affect both men and women in any age group but is more common in women and the elderly. As the population ages, the number of people suffering from bladder control problems is increasing.

Detailed explanation-2: -Dysfunctional voiding refers to an inability to fully relax the bladder neck, urinary sphincter or pelvic floor during voiding. Alternatively it may be associated with dyssynergia of the external urinary sphincter, engendering an inappropriate response to a detrusor contraction.

Detailed explanation-3: -The anal sphincters and puborectalis are the primary muscles responsible for continence. There are two sphincters: the internal anal sphincter, and the external anal sphincter. The internal sphincter is responsible for 85% of the resting muscle tone and is involuntary.

Detailed explanation-4: -Urinary incontinence is the loss of voluntary bladder control that can cause leakage of urine. It can be temporary or last for a long time. There are four types of long-term or permanent incontinence: Stress incontinence-Most common type.

Detailed explanation-5: -Urinary incontinence is when you lose voluntary control of the urinary bladder and pass some urine involuntarily. It is an embarrassing condition that affects the quality of your life. Urinary incontinence not only has physical implications, but also affects your social life.