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What is mixed urinary incontinence?

This is rather rare in women, but can be seen in people with diabetes, neurological disorders and/or a non-functional, underactive bladder . Most often overflow incontinence is seen in men who have prostate problems . Mixed Urinary Incontinence

What are the signs of incontinence?

This type of incontinence is when the bladder stays full . It cannot empty and so it overflows and leaks . Signs include multiple, small urinations each day, or ongoing dribbling . This is rather rare in women, but can be seen in people with diabetes, neurological disorders and/or a non-functional, underactive bladder .

What is overflow incontinence?

Most often overflow incontinence is seen in men who have prostate problems . Mixed Urinary Incontinence Some people have more than one type of urinary incontinence .

What is stress urinary incontinence?

Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI) is a common type of urinary leakage . With SUI, the pelvic floor muscles (which hold the pelvic organs in place) have become weak, and can no longer support the bladder and urethra the way they should .