This is one of the main reasons to consult a urologist. Urinary incontinence is defined as the involuntary loss of urine at any time of the day or night. If it happens much less often in men than in women, it is still embarrassing. But this problem is not irremediable. Whatever the patient’s age, cause and severity of incontinence, there are solutions. What is causing these sudden leaks? What treatments may be offered? Answers by two specialists.
When all is well, the connection of urine begins with the kidneys. They filter and eliminate waste products carried in the blood before they are excreted in the urine. The urine then flows through both ureters (the tube that connects each kidney to the bladder) to the bladder. Just below the bladder, around each urethra, is the urethral sphincter, a muscle that acts like a cock. It relaxes during urination to…
Source: Le Figaro
