Urinary Incontinence - Causes

• obesity
• long-standing cough
• long-standing sneezing
• pregnancy
• childbirth, especially in case of vaginal delivery and more than one delivery
• post menopause
• aging - due to laxity of the sphincter
• surgery involving removal of the uterus (hysterectomy) and prostate

Medical reasons

• urinary tract infections
• medications - diuretics and heart or blood pressure medications, sedatives and muscle relaxants
• surgery or removal of the uterus, which may damage muscles and ligaments, causing weak bladder control
• prostate enlargement
• bladder stones
• constipation
• nerve diseases - stroke, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, brain tumour or a spinal injury

Triggering factors

• stress
• anxiety
• heavy caffeine intake
• heavy alcohol consumption