Incontinence is not a disease but actually a symptom of an
underlying health problem. Unmanaged, it can lead to isolation,
stigmatization, embarrassment, and even feelings of depression.
The good news is that it can always be effectively managed and
very often cured. Urinary incontinence, simply speaking, means a
loss of bladder control. If you leak urine (pee) when you laugh,
cough, or sneeze, or experience sudden and strong urges to go to
the bathroom, you have urinary incontinence. It is far more
common than you might think. Today, approximately 3.3 million
adult Canadians have incontinence. This number includes people
in their 20s through to their 60s and beyond - it doesn't just
affect the elderly. There are many things that can cause loss of
bladder control, but it is not a normal part of aging. It can
sometimes result from a urinary tract infection, constipation,
taking certain medications, a stroke, or an enlarged prostate.
Depending on the cause - and there are many - urinary
incontinence can be eith