Question 1

does sciatica cause incontinence?

Accepted Answer

No, but: Sciatica is pain in the distribution of the sciatic nerve which is the back of the buttock and the thigh. It does not include incontinence by this definition. But, causes of sciatica include causes that interfere with the function of lower spinal cord nerves and some of these causes of sciatica could conceivably cause incontinence.

Question 2

what are the causes of incontinence in teens?

Accepted Answer

Multiple causes: Bladder infection (uti), constipation. Sometimes hereditary overactive bladder. Extreme physical stress in some athletes esp if high impact sports such as track, gymnastics & basketball. Pelvic muscle dysfunction, can be weak or dysfunctional hypertonic (spastic) muscles leading to loss of bladder control.

Question 3

does sciatica contribute to or cause incontinence?

Accepted Answer

No: No but they may be related.

Question 4

what cause overflow incontinence or make it worse?

Accepted Answer

Meds: Nerve damage, poor stooling habits, obstruction.

Question 5

can having a foley cause incontinence in an elderly person?

Accepted Answer

Not generally: Having a Foley catheter to drain the urine from the bladder usually prevents incontinence.  Occasionally, the bladder has spasms because of the catheter and urine can leak around the catheter; medications can help prevent this.  Also, sometimes if a Foley has been in a while and is then removed. Incontinence can occur because the bladder is not used to holding so much urine.

Question 6

is having big babies the number one cause of incontinence in women?

Accepted Answer

No: Just having babies vaginally or more than 2 by c-section regardless of size is a primary source for stress incontinence.  Urge incontinence is more dietary and training of th bladder.

Question 7

can constipation cause incontinence?

Accepted Answer

Coexist: Bowel and bladder dysfunction may coexist and is seen often in children with voiding dysfunction.  Having constipation and a distended rectum may lead to problems with bladder emptying and/or storage.

Question 8

can stress cause urniary incontinence?

Accepted Answer

Incontinence: Anxiety and stress can cause urge incontinence which is a type of incontinence that is due to spasm of the smooth muscle of the bladder. If this a continuing problem, consult your doctor, there are medications that can help.

Question 9

what causes stress incontinence in women ?

Accepted Answer

Various factors: Stress incontinence is losing urine without meaning to during physical activity, such as coughing, sneezing, laughing, or exercise. Stress incontinence may occur from weakened pelvic muscles that support the bladder and urethra or because the urethral sphincter is not working correctly. This could be caused by: childbirth, medications, obesity, smoking. Stress incont. Is much more common in women.

Question 10

what could be the causes of incontinence of urine in a women?

Accepted Answer

Weak pelvic floor: Muscular support allowing stress urinary incontinence causes wetting with coughing, sneezing etc), which can increase after childbirth or after menopause when ovaries stop producing estrogen and bladder neck and urethral lining thins out. Cystocele where bladder tends to prolapse into vagina. Uterine prolapse. Fistula between bladder and vagina. Many women are incontinent with urinary infections.

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