
Urinary incontinence - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Feb 9, 2023 · Urinary incontinence — the loss of bladder control — is a common and often embarrassing problem. The severity ranges from occasionally leaking urine when you cough or …
Urinary incontinence - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
Feb 9, 2023 · If you have urinary incontinence, you're likely to start by seeing your primary care doctor. You may be referred to a doctor who specializes in urinary tract disorders (urologist) or a …
Treatments for incontinence that you can try on your own
Nov 22, 2023 · Whether your bladder leakage, known as incontinence, is more of an annoyance or severe enough that you’re afraid to leave the house without a change of clothing, there are steps you …
Bladder control problems: How to seek treatment - Mayo Clinic
Leaking urine, having to urinate a lot, and other symptoms of urinary incontinence aren't just a natural part of aging. Your health care provider might not ask about urinary problems during an exam. But if …
Incontinence: You don't have to ignore it! - Mayo Clinic Press
Jan 11, 2024 · Though it's common, many people don't talk about their stress urinary incontinence. The good news: There are many therapies to help you manage it — and save you from potential …
Stress incontinence - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Feb 14, 2024 · It's common to have both stress incontinence and urgency incontinence. Urinary incontinence results when bladder muscles tighten and cause an urgent need to urinate.
Bladder control problems: Medicines for urinary symptoms
Jun 7, 2025 · Stress incontinence can cause leaks when coughing, sneezing or lifting heavy objects. Here's a look at drugs commonly used to treat bladder control problems and their possible side effects.
Fecal incontinence - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Nov 27, 2024 · Fecal incontinence may happen when a person has a sudden urge to pass stool and cannot get to a toilet in time. Also, stool may leak when a person doesn't sense the need to pass stool.
Bladder control: Lifestyle strategies ease problems - Mayo Clinic
May 10, 2025 · Bladder control problems in women (urinary incontinence). National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/urologic …
Urinary incontinence care at Mayo Clinic
Feb 9, 2023 · Mayo Clinic researchers are working to improve diagnosis and treatment of urinary incontinence. Specific efforts include comparing the effectiveness of various types of slings and sling …