Urine loss has many causes and it may just be a temporary problem or a more persistent condition. Knowing the cause of the urine loss is the first step to finding a solution for prevention or control.

TEMPORARY CAUSES

• Consumption of alcohol, caffeine and other diuretics.
• Excessive consumption of liquids.
• Urinary infections.
• Consumption of fizzy drinks, sodas, citrus fruits and juices and sweeteners which are    irritating to the bladder.
• Taking medicines, particularly for blood pressure, heart, flu, cold, as well as    sedatives, antidepressants, diuretics and muscle relaxants.

PERMANENT CAUSES

• Weakness of the bladder muscles.
• Loss of estrogen after menopause.
• Pregnancy and / or childbirth, with impairment of the pelvic floor muscles.
• Pelvic surgery and hysterectomy (surgical removal of the uterus).
• Surgery to treat prostate diseases.
• Neurological damage caused by diabetes, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson, stroke, brain    tumors and spinal injuries.
• Painful bladder syndrome (interstitial cystitis).
• Bladder stones and cancer.

See your doctor for full diagnosis to find possible causes, treatments and solutions for urine loss.