ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -Urinary incontinence-the loss of bladder control-is a common and often embarrassing problem. The severity ranges from occasionally leaking urine when you cough or sneeze to having an urge to urinate that’s so sudden and strong you don’t get to a toilet in time.

Detailed explanation-2: -Incontinence can happen for many reasons, including urinary tract infections, vaginal infection or irritation, or constipation. Some medications can cause bladder control problems that last a short time. When incontinence lasts longer, it may be due to: Weak bladder or pelvic floor muscles.

Detailed explanation-3: -There are four types of urinary incontinence: urgency, stress, functional and overflow incontinence. Behavioral therapies, medications, nerve stimulation and surgery are some of the treatments available for managing urinary incontinence.

Detailed explanation-4: -Urinary incontinence, also known as involuntary urination or leaky bladder, is a lack of bladder control resulting in the unexpected leakage of urine. It occurs more often in women than in men, with potential factors such as pregnancy, childbirth, and menopause playing a role.

Detailed explanation-5: -The internal sphincter is involuntary. It surrounds the opening of the bladder to the urethra and relaxes to allow urine to pass. The external sphincter is voluntary. It surrounds the urethra outside the bladder and must be relaxed for urination to occur.