What is bladder incontinence?
Bladder incontinence, also known as urinary incontinence, is a condition characterized by the involuntary loss of urine from the bladder. It can be caused by various factors, including weakened pelvic floor muscles (stress incontinence), sudden and intense urges to urinate (urge incontinence), incomplete bladder emptying (overflow incontinence), physical or mental impairments that hinder reaching the toilet in time (functional incontinence), and sometimes a combination of these factors (mixed incontinence). Bladder incontinence can affect individuals of all ages and genders and can have physical, emotional, and social implications. Understanding its types and underlying causes is essential for effective management and treatment.