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Stress Urinary Incontinence: Why Urine Leaks When Sneezing & Safe Treatments

Medically reviewed by Dr. Ramadevi Deshpande (MBBS, DGO (Obstetrics & Gynaecology)) · Obstetrician & Gynaecologist in Nizamabad

VIDEO ANSWER SUMMARY

Urine leakage during coughing, laughing, sneezing, or other activities that increase abdominal pressure can be a sign of stress urinary incontinence. It is common and treatable.

Video Transcript & Detailed Medical Explanation

### What is stress urinary incontinence? Stress urinary incontinence is involuntary urine leakage that occurs when activities such as coughing, laughing, sneezing, lifting, or exercise increase pressure on the bladder. ### Why can it happen? Pregnancy and childbirth, ageing, pelvic-floor weakness, obesity, and other factors can affect bladder support and continence. ### Can it be treated? Yes. Treatment may include pelvic-floor exercises, lifestyle measures, bladder management, medicines in selected situations, or procedures depending on severity and cause. ### When should you consult a doctor? If urine leakage is recurrent, affects daily life, occurs with pain or blood in the urine, or is associated with other urinary symptoms, seek medical evaluation.