• April 27, 2024

To someone loss of urine to At least once a week or in the last year, it is called incontinence urinary tract, which increases with age in women, Víctor Manuel Vargas Hernández, former President of the Mexican College of Gynecologists dedicated to Colposcopy.

The urinary incontinence It occurs between 20 and 80 years of age, but it is estimated that 30% of women who suffer from this problem are older than 60, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

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Beware of these diseases!

The incontinence It can occur for many reasons, from urinary or vaginal infections, constipation or, even, some medications favor the outflow of uncontrollable urine. However, the following diseases favor the presence of this condition.

1. Obesity
2. Diabetes
3. Stroke
4. Depression
5. Alzheimer's

The relationship between cognitive impairment and incontinence is influenced by functional impairment and disability, he mentions also member Associate Holder Emeritus of the College of Physicians of Gynecology and Obstetrics A.C.

On the other hand, National Institute on Aging (NIA, for its acronym in English) there are other reasons why the incontinence like weak muscles of the bladder, nerve damage caused by multiple sclerosis orParkinson's disease .

One way to prevent urinary incontinence is when performing Kegel exercises, which strengthen the pelvic muscles that help contain urine in the bladder for longer, as well as changes in lifestyle: lose weight, avoid alcohol, reduce caffeine consumption and avoid load heavy objects. And you, how do you avoid urinary incontinence?