Male Incontinence

Male Incontinence is a medical symptom, and it deserves the same attention you would give to any other medical problem. Incontinence in men has become a more frequent occurrence in recent times, and it is estimated that about 5 million people suffer from male incontinence in the United Sates. Yet despite this high number only about 40% seek help. Male incontinence and male frequent urination can be as extremely embarrassing and debilitating. While it’s significant for men suffering from incontinence to have a thorough medical evaluation, it is also important to recognize that the majority of adult male incontinence cases can be successfully treated without surgery or medication.

Male incontinence remains largely a neglected problem despite the fact that it is highly treatable and often curable. There are probably several reasons for not going to the doctor. Some people believe that either the problem is not severe enough, as they only wet occasionally when they cough or laugh. They may believe that it is an age related problem and nothing can be done about it, or they may simply be too embarrassed to talk about the problem.

The two most common types of urinary incontinence are stress incontinence and urge incontinence. It is important to distinguish between the two types of incontinence because therapies vary, although the two types of incontinence do share some common treatments.

For urge incontinence, medications are commonly prescribed. The best treatment depends on the cause of your incontinence and your personal preferences. In men, an enlarged prostate gland can obstruct the bladder, causing overflow incontinence. Men who undergo prostate surgery can suffer from temporary stress incontinence as a result of damage to the urethral outlet.

Stress incontinence is an involuntary release of urine that occurs when pressure is put on the abdomen during activities such as sneezing, laughing, or exercising. Some people with severe stress incontinence may change their activity level to avoid movements such as jumping or running, which can cause greater leakage of urine.

Stress incontinence, on the other hand, is rarely treated by medications. Mild to moderate stress incontinence may be effectively treated with exercise therapy, medications, or both. The decision about which treatment to use for stress incontinence takes into account your personal feelings and the medical facts.