The link between obesity and urinary incontinence

Urinary incontinence (UI) is the involuntary release of urine caused by a lack of bladder or bowel control. There are a lot of possible causes of incontinence, such as urinary tract infections, pregnancy, or a neurological disorder. Numerous factors can also increase the risk of incontinence, such as age, diet,…

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How to manage overactive bladders in children

An overactive bladder is a fairly common condition in children, believed to affect around 15-20% of young people, with the likelihood of experiencing this decreasing as they age.1 Nonetheless, this specific kind of urinary incontinence can be very frustrating, both for parents (who will likely lament the extra toilet stops…

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What are the psychological causes of bedwetting in young people?

Bedwetting can be very upsetting and awkward for children and teens, particularly as they get older. Nonetheless, this condition, also known as nocturnal incontinence, is relatively common, occurring in 12% to 25% of four-year-olds, 7% to 10% of eight-year-olds and 2% to 3% of 12-year-olds1. Even teenagers may wet the…

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