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What are the demographics of incontinence?
Over 15 million Americans have urinary incontinence and women comprise 85%.It affects 25% of women of reproductive age and 50% of women past menopause.Due to the female anatomy, women have twice the risk for stress incontinence compared to men.
What is the highest risk of cancer in women?
Almost one-third of women are at a higher risk of developing breast cancer.
How many people get urge incontinence and what exactly is it?
Urge Incontinence is when urine escapes from the bladder. This happens because muscles are contracting improperly. It is the second highest form of incontinence.
Can Depression cause incontinence?
In some women depression can cause incontinence, but in other it can run the other way. It varies between different people. If you want to learn more about the links between depression and incontinence in women, please visit this site: http://zeldalily.com/index.php/2009/11/the-ew-files-does-depression-cause-incontinence-in-women/
What is Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI)?
It is a type of urinary incontinence wherein, the bladder unexpectedly leaks due to pressure from physical exertion. Women experience this kind of incontinence often.
How does a hysterectomy affect incontinence?
Any surgery involving the urogenital tract runs the risk of damaging or weakening the pelvic muscles and causing incontinence.
What kind of disease is stress incontinence?
Stress incontinence is a urological and kidney disease that commonly affects millions of men and women across the globe. Stress incontinence is treated through stretching.
True or false The risk of Down Syndrome decreases with age in pregnant women?
No. Older women are more likely to have Down Syndrome babies. The risk is highest after age 35.
Which sex is most likely to experience urinary incontinence?
Women are affected by the disorder more frequently than are men; one in 10 women under age 65 suffers from urinary incontinence.
What population is highest risk for osteomalacia?
Asian and African women and children. Elderly that are at a nursing home or inside alot.
Can menopause cause in women urinary incontinence?
Yes. Go to your doctor she can help you.
Is fecal incontinence life threatening in old people?
The biggest risk is if the person is wheelchair bound or bedbound. Fecal incontinence can lead to skin breakdown, leading to decubitus ulcer(s) of the skin.
