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stress incontinence

 

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Noun stress incontinence has 1 sense
  1. stress incontinence - urinary incontinence that occurs when involuntary pressure is put on the bladder by coughing or laughing or sneezing or lifting or straining
    --1 is a kind of
    enuresis, urinary incontinence

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Stress Incontinence


Definition:

Stress incontinence refers to the involuntary leakage of urine when the bladder is put under pressure or stress, such as during physical activities like coughing, laughing, sneezing, or exercising. It is a condition commonly experienced by women, often as a result of weakened pelvic floor muscles or weakened urethral sphincter.

Senses:

  • Noun: A medical condition characterized by the inability to control urine flow when pressure is exerted on the bladder.

Sample Sentences:

  1. Regular exercise can help strengthen the pelvic floor muscles, effectively managing stress incontinence.
  2. She avoids situations that may cause stress incontinence, such as heavy lifting or prolonged coughing.
  3. The doctor recommended pelvic floor exercises and prescribed medication to alleviate the symptoms of stress incontinence.

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