Types of Urinary Incontinence

“Urinary incontinence is common and can range from the occasional leak when you laugh, cough, sneeze or exercise, to the complete inability to control your bladder. In many cases, urinary incontinence can be treated, better managed and even cured. It is important to talk to your doctor or a continence professional about your symptoms". Continence Foundation of Australia

URGE INCONTINENCE

Urge incontinence is the involuntary loss of urine (wee) associated with urgency (a sudden and strong need to urinate).

FUNCTIONAL INCONTINENCE

Functional incontinence is also known as disability associated urinary incontinence. It occurs when the person's bladder and/or bowel is working normally but they are unable to access the toilet. This may be due to a physical or a cognitive condition.

STRESS INCONTINENCE

Stress urinary incontinence is the leaking of small amounts of urine during activities such as coughing, sneezing, laughing, walking & lifting.

NOCTURIA INCONTINENCE

Nocturia is when you wake up during the night or main sleep time because you have to pass urine (wee). It is a common problem that becomes more common as we get older.

URINARY RETENTION

Urinary retention is the inability to empty the bladder completely. This may result in leaking small amounts of urine (wee) on a regular basis.

POST MICTURITION INCONTINENCE

Post-micturition incontinence (commonly known as after-dribble) can occur when men lose a small amount of urine (wee) after emptying their bladder.

Incontinence definitions from Continence Foundation of Australia

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