Male Incontinence

2009-09-24T04:49:00.000-07:00

Incontinence is a condition where a man losses urine control. Generally male urinary incontinence causes by prostate problems. It is estimated that more than five million men in the United States alone suffer from male incontinence.

Many of the people think that male incontinence is non treatable, but in most cases, urinary male incontinence is treatable. Incontinence is not an exception for any age of people. One in five older men and about one-half of all women will experience urinary incontinence in their lifetime. By following the current available treatments one can get rid of this incontinence problem.

Generally when you cough or sneeze, severity of urinary incontinence ranges from occasionally leaking urine to having an urge to urinate that's so sudden and strong you don't get to a toilet in time. Generally male incontinence raises when your bladder squeezes at the wrong time, or if it squeezes too hard. If urinary incontinence affects your day-to-day activities, don't hesitate to see your doctor. In most cases, simple lifestyle changes or medical treatment can ease your discomfort or stop urinary male incontinence.

Moreover, if the muscles at urethra are damaged, it also may cause leaking of urine even if you don't have a problem with your bladder squeezing at the wrong time. Another reason for male incontinence is, not emptying the bladder for a long time, which leaves too much urine in the bladder. Also, if something is blocking your urethra, urine can build up in the bladder and cause leaking.