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  2. What causes stress incontinence? - AOL

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    What causes stress incontinence? Stress incontinence is caused by the inability of the urethra — the tube that connects to the bladder and carries urine out of the body — to remain fully ...

  3. Stress incontinence - Wikipedia

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    Pathophysiology. It is the loss of small amounts of urine associated with coughing, laughing, sneezing, exercising or other movements that increase intra-abdominal pressure and thus increasing the pressure on the bladder. The urethra is normally supported by fascia and muscles of the pelvic floor. If this support is insufficient due to any ...

  4. Urethral hypermobility - Wikipedia

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    Urethral hypermobility. Urethral hypermobility is a condition of excessive movement of the female urethra due to a weakened urogenital diaphragm. It describes the instability of the urethra in relation to the pelvic floor muscles. A weakened pelvic floor muscle fails to adequately close the urethra and hence can cause stress urinary incontinence.

  5. Urinary incontinence - Wikipedia

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    Urinary incontinence ( UI ), also known as involuntary urination, is any uncontrolled leakage of urine. It is a common and distressing problem, which may have a large impact on quality of life. [1] It has been identified as an important issue in geriatric health care. [2]

  6. Lower urinary tract symptoms - Wikipedia

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    Overflow incontinence (occurs in chronic retention) Episodes of near retention; As the symptoms are common and non-specific, LUTS is not necessarily a reason to suspect prostate cancer. Large studies of patients have also failed to show any correlation between lower urinary tract symptoms and a specific diagnosis.

  7. Overactive bladder - Wikipedia

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    Overactive bladder ( OAB) is a common condition where there is a frequent feeling of needing to urinate to a degree that it negatively affects a person's life. [2] The frequent need to urinate may occur during the day, at night, or both. [4] Loss of bladder control ( urge incontinence) may occur with this condition. [1]

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