DISORDERS OF THE URETERS AND BLADDER ( Urinary incontenence)

Urinary incontinence is the inability to hold urine in the bladder or release it as desired. A sudden uncontrollable desire to void is called urge incontinence. Such loss of control commonly occurs during an infection in the bladder (cystitis) or urethra (urethritis). Other causes of incontinence include spinal cord injury, injury during childbirth, an enlarge prostate, and diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, and multiple sclerosis.

  In the case of weakened sphincters and pelvic floor muscles, unexpected vigorous laughing, coughing, and straining (as when lifting something heavy), causes unwilling urine loss called stress incontinence.

What your physician can do. He will treat the underlying infection or disease. He may suggest that you strengthen the weak muscles by trying to hold your urine when the urge to urinate comes. Surgical repair may be necessary in some cases.