WHAT IS OVERFLOW INCONTINENCE?
Overflow bladder is more relatively uncommon. Urinary incontinence due to overflow bladder is more common in men because of the prevalence of obstructive prostate gland enlargement. In this condition urine accumulates in the bladder until maximum bladder capacity is reached. It then leaks through the urethra by “overflow”, usually manifesting as dribbling. However, increased intra-abdominal pressure, which occurs during coughing and sneezing, may also cause loss of urine, so that overflow incontinence may be confused with stress incontinence. BACK 13.WHAT CAUSES OVERFLOW INCONTINENCE ? Overflow bladder incontinence occurs because of: * Week bladder muscles caused by nerve damage from diabetes or other diseases (e.g., tumours, radiation, surgery) * Obstructed urinary outflow, such as those caused by prostate enlargement and urinary stones * Under active bladder contractions caused by certain medications. These medications lead to urinary retention with bladder distension.
