The following are the different types of urinary incontinence:
- Urge incontinence - also known as effort incontinence, reflex incontinence, or overactive bladder is frequent and sudden urges to urinate.
- Overflow incontinence - is when the bladder cannot contain the amount of urine or cannot completely empty. This type is most common among men with prostate gland problems, a damaged bladder, or a blocked urethra.
- Functional incontinence - is having the urge to urinate but not making the bathroom in time due to immobility.
- Gross total incontinence - is continuous urine leakage of a small amount or periodic urine leakage of large amounts.
- Stress incontinence - sudden pressure on the bladder muscles, such as coughing or sneezing, causing urination. This is most common in women who have given birth.
- Mixed incontinence - is experiencing stress & urge incontinence at the same time
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