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  2. Mayo Clinic
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    Urinary incontinence - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    • Urinary incontinence — the loss of bladder control — is a common and often embarrassing problem. The severity ranges from occasionally leaking urine when you cough or sneeze to having an urge to urinate t… See more

    Symptoms

    Many people experience occasional, minor leaks of urine. Others may lose small to moderate … See more

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    Causes

    Urinary incontinence can be caused by everyday habits, underlying medical conditions or physical problems. A thorough evaluation by your doctor can help determi… See more

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    Risk Factors

    Factors that increase your risk of developing urinary incontinence include: 1. Gender.Women are more likely to have stress incontinence. Pregnancy, childbirth, menopause … See more

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    Complications

    Complications of chronic urinary incontinence include: 1. Skin problems.Rashes, skin infections and sores can develop from constantly wet skin. 2. Urinary trac… See more

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    Prevention

    Urinary incontinence isn't always preventable. However, to help decrease your risk: 1. Maintain a healthy weight 2. Practice pelvic floor exercises 3. Avoid bladder irrit… See more

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    Is incontinence a normal part of aging?
    The Mayo Clinic Health System reports that up to 75% of women over age 65 report urine leakage. Additionally, 60-70% of people with Alzheimer's eventually become incontinent. Although a multitude of older adults deal with incontinence issues, it is not a normal part of the aging process. What Causes Incontinence?
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    Is incontinence a normal part of aging?
     
  1. Urinary incontinence is not an inevitable result of aging, but it is particularly common in older people. It is often caused by specific changes in body function that may result from diseases, use of medications and/or the onset of an illness. Sometimes it is the first and only symptom of a urinary tract infection.

    Urinary Incontinence in Women - Johns H…

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    Though it occurs more often as people get older, urinary incontinence isn't an inevitable consequence of aging. If urinary incontinence affects your daily activities, don't hesitate to see your doctor. For most people, simple lifestyle and dietary changes or medical care can treat symptoms of urinary incontinence.

    Urinary incontinence - Symptoms and ca…

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    As people get older, the bladder changes. The elastic bladder tissue may toughen and become less stretchy. A less flexible bladder cannot hold as much urine as before and might make you go to the bathroom more often. The bladder wall and pelvic floor muscles may weaken, making it harder to empty the bladder fully and causing urine to leak.

    15 Tips To Keep Your Bladder Healthy - N…

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  2. National Institute on Aging
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    Urinary Incontinence in Older Adults - National Institute …

    Learn about the causes, types, and treatments of urinary incontinence, a common problem in older people, especially women. Find out how to manage bladder control issues and improve your quality of life.