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What are the causes of incontinence in teens?
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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.
Answered 11/28/2011
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Caffiene and sugar: Almost all incontinence in teens will be related to urgency and irritation to the bladder by these substances.
Answered 12/16/2012
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