Health Tip: Concerned About Urinary Incontinence?

Urinary incontinence is the inability to control the flow of urine. In addition to being a medical problem, it affects a person's behavior and overall well-being.

The Urology Care Foundation says possible causes of urinary incontinence include:

• A vaginal or urinary tract infection.
• Constipation
• Side effect of certain medications.
• A post-surgical reaction.
• Pregnancy or delivery of a child.
• An enlarged prostate.
• A disorder affecting the muscles, including multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, spinal cord injury or stroke.
• Diabetes.
• Overactive bladder.