Incontinence

Let's start by recognizing when it is worth seeking help: if the involuntary loss of urine or stool interferes with daily life, it is worth consulting about it. Incontinence is precisely that difficulty in voluntarily controlling the release of urine or stool.

General types: It can show up as leakage when coughing, laughing, or exerting oneself, as a sudden urge that is hard to hold back, or as a combination of both situations.

Common causes: It is usually related to weakness of the pelvic floor muscles, changes after pregnancy or childbirth, age, or certain conditions of the bladder or intestine.

Who treats it? The physical therapist specialized in the pelvic floor plays a relevant role in its management, often together with the urologist or the gynecologist. It is worth discussing it with a professional without embarrassment, since it is a very common reason for consultation.