Urinary incontinence is often cited as a typical female problem, but it can also be a problem for men.
The problem of male incontinence was reminded by specialists from the British organization specializing in prostate cancer, Prostate Cancer UK. About half of the men are said to have experienced or still suffer from urinary incontinence, but most of them hide it.
“The number of men suffering from incontinence is much higher than what was known so far. And this applies not only to middle-aged and elderly men with prostate problems, but also to young people,” said representatives of Prostate Cancer UK.
According to their data, urinary incontinence in men is usually associated with problems in the prostate gland. In young people, inflammation of the gland (prostatitis) contributes to this. At an older age, the most common cause is benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Doctors have noted that urinary incontinence in men is often caused by stress, or is imperative. Urgent urination means a sudden and strong need to urinate, accompanied by leakage. You may also feel the need to go to the toilet frequently, including at night.
In addition, there may be stress urinary incontinence, which is characterized by leakage due to pressure on the bladder due to coughing, sneezing, laughing, lifting weights.
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Specialists have stated that incontinence can have a serious negative impact on the quality of life in men. In many cases, they experience stress, depression. At the same time, as surveys show, men are ashamed of this problem and carefully hide it. Experts strongly advise men to see a doctor if uncontrolled leakage or urinary incontinence occurs.
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