Urinary incontinence can cause:
- Sleep loss, sleep deprivation
- Depression/anxiety
- Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
- Loss of productivity at work
- Sexual problems
- Risk of falls for elderly (rushing to the bathroom)
Male incontinence may be caused by:
- Prostatitis (inflamed prostate gland)
- Damage to nerves or muscles from surgery
- An enlarged prostate gland