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Urinary Incontinence: Frequently Asked Questions and Testimonials

Male Urinary Incontinence is the loss of urine that the individual suffers when making a physical effort or “force”, causing great discomfort and social discomfort.

There are several types, but the most important are stress incontinence (when light, moderate or severe exertion is exerted) and urge incontinence (urine passes on its own, usually not “reaching the bathroom”).

What is it?
It is the loss of urine that the individual suffers when making a physical effort or “force”, causing great discomfort and social annoyance.

Classification?
There are several types, but the most important are stress incontinence (when light, moderate or severe exertion is exerted) and urge incontinence (urine passes on its own, usually not “reaching the bathroom”).

Causes?
Stress incontinences are usually caused by surgeries performed, such as surgery to remove the prostate for cancer. In cases of urge incontinence, many times it can be due to increased bladder contractions that constantly want to “pass urine”.

I have urinary incontinence after prostate surgery, is this reversible?

Many of the patients operated for prostate cancer suffer it after surgery, also many of them will improve with time and a few others will have prolonged or permanent incontinence.

Is incontinence in men only caused by surgeries performed?
No, in some cases incontinence is due to obstruction (for example by the prostate) and occurs due to overflow of urine. The solution is generally to treat the prostate problem first.

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