Incontinence in men is usually an older man's problem. Around 3% of men up to the age of 65 experience incontinence. Once over 65 men start to increasingly experience problems with around 10% of men experiencing problems. Prostate enlargement and chronic illness are the main factors for men.
 
The prostate gland sits underneath the bladder with the urethra (outlet tube to the bladder) passing through the centre. In middle age the prostate gland begins to enlarge. Overtime this enlargement of the prostate squeezes the urethra causing increasing problems with urine flow and bladder emptying. The enlarged prostate also can cause the bladder to become overactive giving symptoms of frequency and urgency. Read More
 
Chronic illness is the other factor that causes men to experience incontinence. Illnesses that affect mobility such as arthritis, stroke and Parkinson's disease make it difficult to get to the toilet in time. Illnesses that cause memory loss such as Dementia affect the person's ability to get to the toilet and complete the steps in toileting. Neurological diseases including diabetes, that cause damage to the nerves controlling the bladder result in incontinence due to poor bladder sensation and emptying.
 
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