stress incontinence
Noun A type of urinary incontinence characterized by the involuntary leakage of urine during physical activities that increase abdominal pressure, such as coughing, laughing, sneezing, lifting heavy objects, or straining.
"Stress incontinence" is a medical term used to describe a specific condition. It is a non-count noun, meaning it refers to the condition in general and is not typically used in a plural form. It is most commonly used in healthcare, patient education, and general discussions about health issues.
- The doctor diagnosed her condition as stress incontinence.
- Stress incontinence is a common issue, especially after childbirth.
- Pelvic floor exercises can help manage the symptoms of stress incontinence.
- He sought treatment for stress incontinence that occurred during his weightlifting routine.
The term is precise and clinical. In more casual conversation, people might describe the symptom ("I leak urine when I sneeze") rather than naming the condition directly. It is distinct from other types of incontinence, such as urge incontinence (a strong, sudden need to urinate) or overflow incontinence.
- Incontinence (n.): The broad term for the inability to control the bladder or bowels. "Stress incontinence" is a sub-type of urinary incontinence.
- Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI) (n.): A full, synonymous term often used in formal medical contexts.
- Effort incontinence (n.): A less common but synonymous medical term.
- Pelvic floor dysfunction (n.): A broader condition often associated with or a cause of stress incontinence.
- Abdominal pressure (n.): The physical force that triggers the leakage in this condition.
- urinary incontinence that occurs when involuntary pressure is put on the bladder by coughing or laughing or sneezing or lifting or straining