What are the risk factors for urinary incontinence?
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Dr. Jill Rabin answered:Here is a list of risk factors for urinary incontinence:
• Gender and Age
• Pelvic Muscle Weakness
• Pregnancy and Childbirth
• Pelvic Surgery
• Menopause
• Medications
• Low Fluid Intake
• High Fluid Intake
• Constipation
• Smoking
• Obesity
• Caffeine
• Food Products (tomatoes, citrus)
• High-Impact Physical Activities
• Urinary Tract/Bladder Infection
• Interstitial Cystitis
• Illnesses and Medical Events
• Anatomic and Neurological Abnormalities
Here is a list of risk factors for urinary incontinence: • Gender and Age • Pelvic Muscle Weakness • Pregnancy and Childbirth • Pelvic Surgery • Menopause • Medications • Low Fluid Intake • High Fluid Intake... More -
RealAge answered:You may be more likely to experience urinary incontinence if you:
- Are significantly overweight or obese
- Smoke
- Are pregnant or have carried a pregnancy to term
- Are postmenopausal
- Are age 60 or older
- Have frequent bladder infections
- Have an enlarged prostate or a family history of prostate trouble
- Have had pelvic surgery or injury
- Have a condition that might cause nerve or muscle damage
- Have had a stroke
You may be more likely to experience urinary incontinence if you: Are significantly overweight or obese Smoke Are pregnant or have carried a pregnancy to term Are postmenopausal Are age 60 or older Have frequent bladder infections Have an enlarged... More
