Types of Incontinence
Knowing what type of incontinence you have is the first step to finding the right treatment. Learn about the various types of incontinence, their causes and treatment options below.
Functional Incontinence
About functional incontinence Functional Incontinence occurs not from bladder problems, but rather from the physical problems of getting to the toilet in time. Functional Incontinence is therefore mo...
Functional Incontinence
About functional incontinence Functional Incontinence occurs not from bladder problems, but rather from the physical problems of getting to the toilet in time. Functional Incontinence is therefore mo...
Urge Incontinence
About urge incontinence and urinary frequency Urge incontinence and urinary frequency are the second most common bladder control complaint after stress incontinence. Women experience frequency and ur...
Stress Incontinence
About stress urinary incontinence Stress incontinence is an uncontrollable leakage of urine during physical exertion such as coughing, sneezing, laughing, or performing exercise. Stress incontinence ...
Overflow Incontinence
What is overflow incontinence? Overflow incontinence tends to occur when the bladder, like an overfull hot water bottle, has pressure put on it and the urine is forced out. This can be caused by neur...
Fecal Incontinence
What is fecal incontinence? Also called bowel incontinence, fecal incontinence is the loss of bowel control that results in unexpected passage of stool. While living with this condition can feel socia...