- Find
Can Incontinence Be Uti Risk Of Infection Factor?
- Urinary Incontinence Risk Factors
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Stress Incontinence
- Urge Incontinence
- Overflow Incontinence
- Functional Incontinence
Risk Factors
About 20 million American women and 6 million men have urinary incontinence or have experienced it at some time in their lives. The number, however, may actually be higher because patients are often reluctant to discuss incontinence with their doctors.
In general, the main risk factors for urinary incontinence are:
- Female sex
- Older age
- Neurological disorder (such as stroke)
Higher body mass index, inactivity, depression, and diabetes can also increase risk.
Incontinence in Women
Urinary...
Read moreMore information on "Can Incontinence Be Uti Risk Of Infection Factor?"
From Our Experts
How to Prevent Odor Associated With Incontinence and UTIs
One of the biggest issues I deal with in the summer time is an increase in odor. In addition to both stress and urge incontinence, I... Read more »
The Year of the Pelvis: Women, Urinary Tract Infections (UTI), and...
A family member called me this week regarding a friend who was having a painful pressure sensation in her pelvic area. After testing... Read more »
When Your Incontinence Is a Symptom of Something Else
I always find it interesting that while I am taking care of a patient for something, often another family member will say to me, "You know,... Read more »
From Our Sources
Urinary Tract Infection: Risk Factors
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
In most cases, urinary tract infections are annoyances that cause urinary discomfort. However, if left untreated, UTIs can develop into very serious... Read more »
Catheter-associated UTI
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Acatheter-associated urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection that occurs in someone who has a tube (called a catheter) in place to drain urine... Read more »
Ear Infections: Risk Factors
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Acute ear infections account for 15 - 30 million visits to the doctor each year in the U.S. In fact, ear infections are the most common reason why an... Read more »
Frequent Urination: Causes, Risk Factors and Treatments
Frequent urination is best described as having to urinate so often that your activities of daily life and sleep are adversely affected. This... Read more »
Lyme Disease and Related Tick-Borne Infections: Risk Factors
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
About 25,000 cases of Lyme disease are reported in the U.S. each year.General Risk FactorsAnyone exposed to ticks is at risk for Lyme disease and... Read more »
Featuring Content From:
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2012 Remedy Health Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
