Understanding Urinary IncontinenceSufferers of urinary incontinence struggle with bladder control problems and it is an extremely common and somewhat frustrating and embarrassing experience for millions of people. Ask yourself these questions to figure out if you are experiencing urinary incontinence symptoms. Do you leak urine when you sneeze or cough? Do you suddenly have an urgent need to run to the toilet so badly that you're not sure you're going to make it in time? Do you have a fear of wetting yourself therefore, avoiding regular daily activities? Do you have trouble controlling when you urinate?
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