Lose Bladder Control
Urinary incontinence is a major and distressing problem for many people of all ages and races and walks of life. Having to lose bladder control has a profound and often devastating impact on a person's life. Almost always some underlying condition will cause a person to lose bladder control. But when a person loses bladder control it is a very embarrassing condition and so they do not consult doctors which can be hazardous to one's health.
Physiologically when a person will lose bladder control what occurs is that the balance between urethal closure and detrusor muscle activity is upset. During normal physical activity the urethral pressure will exceed the pressure of the bladder. The proximal urethra and the bladder are both located within the pelvis. When you cough or sneeze, or any other similar activity that involves the abdominal muscles, intra-abdominal pressure increases and is transmitted to the urethra and bladder. Normally the pressure is transmitted equally to both the urethra and the bladder and the individual will not lose bladder control. During normal voiding of the bladder urethral pressure falls and bladder pressure rises. If a person is to lose bladder control some external factor will affect the pressure balance causing an involuntary pressure change in the physiology resulting in a voiding of the bladder.
There are more than a few reasons as to why a person should lose bladder control. Over consumption of alcohol which acts as a diuretic is a very common cause for people to lose bladder control. A similar but less concentrated effect can be gained from excess consumption of caffeinated beverages. Medications that control blood pressure can also cause a person to lose bladder control. An enlarged prostate can also cause a person to lose bladder control. In fact it is the most common cause for losing bladder control in men above forty years of age. It can be a possible sign of prostate cancer. Drugs that are used to treat prostate cancer can also cause this condition. You can also lose bladder control due to kidney stones. In addition to these any injury that results in damage to the nervous system such as Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, strokes or spinal cord injuries can also cause a person to lose bladder control.
In fact there are several types of incontinence. These include Stress, structural, mixed, functional among others. It is important that you visit your physician and have a proper diagnosis.