Incontinence
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Not having full control over the bladder and/or bowel. Problems with incontinence can range from slight to severe. See also stress incontinence.
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Stress incontinenceLeaking urine during everyday activities like coughing, laughing or exercising. This usually happens because the muscles that support the bladder are too weak.
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BladderThe organ in the pelvis which stores urine before it is passed out through the urethra.
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StressAn innate survival response in which certain hormones are released, increasing blood flow to the brain or heart. The stress response leads to an energy surge, enabling a person to…
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BowelThe small or large intestine.