Stress incontinence
From DrKoop's partner site on incontinence, IncontinenceNetwork.com
Stress incontinence is an involuntary loss of control of urine that occurs at the same time abdominal pressure is increased as in coughing or sneezing. It develops when the muscles of the pelvic floor have become weak.
Review Date: 05/15/2006  advertisement
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