Urinary Incontinence

Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI):

1. Cause: Weakness or damage to the pelvic floor muscles and tissues that support the bladder and urethra.
2. Triggers: Activities such as coughing, sneezing, laughing, lifting, or exercise that increase abdominal pressure.
3. Symptoms: Leakage of urine during physical exertion or movement.

Urge Urinary Incontinence (UUI):

1. Cause: Overactivity of the bladder muscles, leading to sudden, intense urges to urinate that may result in leakage before reaching a toilet.
2. Triggers: Strong, uncontrollable urges to urinate that can be triggered by a variety of factors, including drinking fluids, touching water, or hearing running water.
3. Symptoms: Sudden leakage accompanied by a strong urge to urinate.

Mixed Urinary Incontinence:

1. Cause: Combination of stress and urge urinary incontinence, where individuals experience symptoms of both types.

Overflow Incontinence:

1. Cause: Inability to completely empty the bladder due to blockage, weak bladder muscles, or nerve damage.
2. Symptoms: Continuous or frequent dribbling of urine due to an overfilled bladder.

Functional Incontinence:

1. Cause: Physical or cognitive impairments that prevent an individual from reaching the toilet in time.
2. Symptoms: Leakage due to factors such as arthritis, mobility issues, or dementia, rather than bladder dysfunction.