Incontinence

incontinence /in·con·ti·nence/ (-kon´ti-nens)

1. inability to control excretory functions.

2. immoderation or excess.incon´tinent

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fecal incontinence  involuntary passage of feces and flatus.

overflow incontinence  urinary incontinence due to pressure of retained urine in the bladder after the bladder has contracted to its limits, with dribbling of urine.

passive incontinence  urinary or fecal incontinence in which the bladder or colon is full and cannot be emptied in the usual way but can be induced by pressure.

stress incontinence  involuntary escape of urine due to strain on the orifice of the bladder, as in coughing or sneezing.

urge incontinence , urgency incontinence urinary or fecal incontinence preceded by a sudden, uncontrollable impulse to evacuate.

urinary incontinence  inability to control the voiding of urine.

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in·con·ti·nence (n-knt-nns)

n.

1. The inability to control excretory functions.

2. Lack of restraint in sexual relations; immoderation.

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Incontinence

The inability to retain urine in the bladder until a person is ready to urinate voluntarily.

Mentioned in: Antibiotics, Topical, Encopresis, Finasteride, Gangrene, Prostatectomy

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incontinence (inˈ·känˑ·t·nns),

n inability to control evacuative functions, such as defecation or urination.

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incontinence

1. inability to control excretory functions. Food animals are not easy to classify with respect to their continence. Companion animals who suddenly lose their house training manners may be diagnosed as incontinent. See also urinary incontinence.

2. immoderation or excess.

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fecal incontinence

the inability to retain feces until a coordinated and appropriate act of defecation. Characterized by a relaxed anal sphincter and fecal material dropping out at intervals. Can be caused by injury to the anal sphincter or its nerve supply, particularly spinal nerves S1 to S3. A feature of sacral agensis.

neurogenic incontinence

see neurogenic urinary bladder.

retention-overflow incontinence

see atonic neurogenic urinary bladder.

stress incontinence

1. involuntary urination when stressed; common in young puppies.

2. urethral incompetence.

urge incontinence

frequent urination of small amounts; detrusor hyperreflexia.