Can constipation cause overflow urinary incontinence?

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  1. In both men and women, it is possible for constipation to lead to overflow incontinence. The rectum must become filled enough to create pressure on the bladder and the urethra. If this happens, overflow urinary incontinence may be the end result as the pressure continues to increase until urine dribbles out.

    In both men and women, it is possible for constipation to lead to overflow incontinence. The rectum must become filled enough to create pressure on the bladder and the urethra. If this happens, overflow urinary incontinence may be the end result as... More