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What is Stress Incontinence?

Stress incontinence is the involuntarily leakage of urine when extra pressure or force is put on the bladder. It’s the most common type of incontinence and occurs more in women than in men.

Stress incontinence is the involuntarily leakage of urine when extra pressure or force is put on the bladder HCD health

What is Overflow Incontinence?

Overflow incontinence is a condition in which the bladder does not properly empty, causing it to become too full. This kind of incontinence is far more common in men than women.

Overflow incontinence is when the bladder doesn't empty properly and it becomes too full HCD health

What is Functional Incontinence?

Functional incontinence occurs when physical or mental limitations result in leakage of urine or stool. People with functional incontinence may have a urinary or bowel system that works perfectly fine, but due to other circumstances, they cannot reach a bathroom in time.

Functional incontinence occurs when physical or mental limitations result in leakage of urine or stool HCD health

What is Urge Incontinence?

Urge incontinence, sometimes referred to as “overactive bladder,” is a condition in which a person experiences a quick, sudden need to urinate followed by leakage. Both men and women can experience it, and for those who do, it’s usually a symptom of another medical issue.

Urge incontinence is a condition both men and women can experience HCD health