Urinary incontinence can be defined as the involuntary loss of urine. The urinary bladder, which stores urine until the patient voluntary empties its content, is a reservoir in the lower abdomen whose walls are a muscle that is supplied with nerve fibers. When the patient desires to empty their bladder, this muscle contracts forcing the urine out of the exit tube. There is a circular muscle surrounding its exit tube called the urinary sphincter. The muscular sphincter opens to allow for...
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Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Prevention Fecal incontinence sometimes can be prevented by managing your diet. For certain people, avoiding foods that contain sugars such as... Read more »
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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