Question 1

what are the causes of loss of bladder control?

Accepted Answer

Several causes: Causes of loss of bladder control include infection, scarring of the urinary tract with blockage, and childbirth. Many times, there are no physical causes and one can have urge incontinence from an overactive bladder. This condition is generally treated with oral medications.

Question 2

can leaving a tampon too long cause loss of bladder control?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Leaving a tampon in too long is unlikely to cause loss of bladder control unless it causes a vaginal or bladder infection, which can increase your loss of bladder control. We actually recommend using a tampon during exercise as a way to prevent exercise induced bladder leakage, as a tampon can support the bladder neck.

Question 3

can a ruptured disc in the neck cause a loss of bladder control?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely: The bladder is controlled locally by a circuit of nerves that go to the spine at the lower back area but there is a circuit of nerves that also go to the brain so that you can think about and determine when you want to go to the bathroom.  Disruption of that "brain" circuit can affect the information going to the bladder and cause voiding problems.

Question 4

why causes sudden loss of bladder control?

Accepted Answer

Sudden loss of urine: Sudden loss of urine may be caused by overactive bladder or by poor support of the bladder with leaking with stress activities such as cough, laughing, etc.  Over active bladder may be caused by foods, medications, lack of estrogen, infection, incomplete emptying, etc.  Leaking with stress is most often  associated with a history of childbirth.  It can however be a result of aging.

Question 5

please tell me what causes loss of bladder control?

Accepted Answer

Incontinence: There are 3 types: stress, urge, overflow incontinence. Stress incontinence is due to loss of bladder support from pregnancy, aging, hormonal deficiency. Urge incontinence is due over activity of the bladder muscle, usually of unknown cause, and overflow incontinence caused by urinary obstruction, or neurogenic bladder that cause urine retention.

Question 6

is there a reason that i have loss of bladder control only on my period?

Accepted Answer

Very uncommon: It's very uncommon to lose bladder control on one's period. I can think hormonal issue being the reason. You may want to talk to your doc about that since an exam would be needed to determine the nature of the problem.

Question 7

can leaving a tampon in too long cause someone to have loss of bladder control?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: No, not likely .... But, it does but you at high risk for vaginal infection (like bacterial vaginosis or worse case scenario toxic shock syndrome). Typical recommendation is not to leave your tampons in more than 8 hours. And, don't use tampons if your not menstruating.

Question 8

can age alone cause damage to organs, memory loss, or even loss of bladder control?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Almost all systems deteriorate with age and exceed the body's ability to repair itself, which is why we die.  It is interesting that there is an innate process in which certain neurons are programmed to die, which is called apoptosis.

Question 9

what causes loss of bladder control during menstrual cycle?

Accepted Answer

Pelvic congestion: Generally, many women experience bloating and swelling around the time of their menstrual cycle due to hormone related increases in blood flow to the pelvis. This seems to be associated with increases in bladder leakage around menses in some women, although we are not sure of the exact mechanism. Avoid cravings for caffeine and chocolate which are bladder irritants.

Question 10

i have l4, l5 and s1 herniated disc. would this cause loss off bladder control?

Accepted Answer

rarely: Loss of bladder control in the setting of herniated lumbar discs is a medical emergency.  Please seek immediate medical help.

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