Overview
Stress Urinary Incontinence is a condition where there is urine leakage due to sudden pressure on the bladder and urethra which causes the sphincter muscles to relax. This is a more common problem in women than men.Signs and Symptoms
Urine leakage during coughing,sneezing, laughing,lifting heavy things, exercising or sexual intercourseCommon Causes
Trauma or injury to the bladder muscles, Vaginal delivery, Prostate surgery, Chronic cough, Nerve injury to lower backRisk Factors
Age, Gender, Obesity, Pregnancy, Vaginal or caesarean delivery, Smoking, Intense exercise for prolonged years, Previous pelvic surgeryInvestigation Techniques
Physical examination, Neurological examination, Urinalysis, Urinary stress test, Ultrasound of bladder, CT scan, Urodynamic test, CystoscopyTreatment and Prevention
Lifestyle changes such as quit smoking and maintaining good body weight, Bladder training, Pelvic floor muscle exercises, Vaginal devices, Penile clamps or clip, Urethral injectables, Surgery
