incontinence
Loss of control
Incontinence is the inability to control bodily functions, especially urination or defecation.
The condition ranges from occasional leakage to complete loss of control: stress incontinence, urinary incontinence.
In older or literary usage, incontinence can mean lack of self-restraint generally, particularly regarding sexual desires.
Organ holding urine
- leakageUnintended fluid escape
- urgeStrong inner drive
- stressPressure, mental or vocal
- overactiveExcessively active or busy
kegel · pelvic · catheter · urology · voiding · sphincter · neurogenic · dribbling
Internal digestive organ
- stoolBackless sitting furniture
- fecesSolid digestive waste
- defecationExpulsion of feces
- evacuationRemoval from danger
soiling · leakage · sphincter · diarrhea · rectum · colonoscopy · fiber · impaction
Self-conscious unease
- shamePainful awareness of failure
- stigmaMark of dishonor
- humiliationLoss of dignity
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
isolation · secrecy · taboo · dignity · self-consciousness · mortification · discomfort · discretion
Advanced in age
- geriatricRelating to elderly care
- frailtyWeakness of body
- dementiaChronic cognitive impairment
- caregiverOne providing daily assistance
dignity · mobility · decline · dependency · assistance · hospice · gerontology · bedridden
Absorbent infant undergarment
- padCushioned writing surface
- catheterInserted medical drainage tube
- absorbentAble to soak up
- undergarmentClothing worn beneath others
waterproof · bedding · hygiene · odor · skincare · disposal · laundry · pull-up
Habitual moderation in behavior
- self-masteryControl over one's behavior
- AristotleGreek founder of formal logic
- weaknessDeficiency in force
- willFaculty of deliberate choice
virtue · moderation · restraint · impulse · intemperance · Socratic · ethics · self-control
bladder
Organ holding urine
overactive · kegel · pelvic · catheter · urology · voiding · sphincter · neurogenic · dribbling · urgency
bowel
Internal digestive organ
- stoolBackless sitting furniture
- fecesSolid digestive waste
- defecationExpulsion of feces
evacuation · soiling · leakage · sphincter · diarrhea · rectum · colonoscopy · fiber · impaction · accident
embarrassment
Self-conscious unease
- shamePainful awareness of failure
- stigmaMark of dishonor
- humiliationLoss of dignity
anxiety · isolation · secrecy · taboo · dignity · self-consciousness · mortification · discomfort · discretion · sensitivity
elderly
Advanced in age
caregiver · dignity · mobility · decline · dependency · assistance · hospice · gerontology · bedridden · debility
diaper
Absorbent infant undergarment
undergarment · waterproof · bedding · hygiene · odor · skincare · disposal · laundry · pull-up
temperance
Habitual moderation in behavior
- self-masteryControl over one's behavior
- AristotleGreek founder of formal logic
- weaknessDeficiency in force
will · virtue · moderation · restraint · impulse · intemperance · Socratic · ethics · self-control
- reproductive healthpregnancy, infertility, childbirth, male infertility, fertility rates
- Bladder Problemsbladder cancer, bladder infection, bladder stones, bladder spasms, cystitis
- Urinary DisordersUTI, urinary tract infection, bladder infection, cystitis, kidney stones
- urogenital disordersbladder infection, kidney disease, kidney failure, cystitis, UTI
- urology testsurinalysis, urine culture, PVR, cystogram, flow rate
- Aging Problemsdementia, Alzheimer's, osteoporosis, arthritis, falls
incontinencecontinence
Control over bodily functions
bladder control · bowel control · self-control · holding it · regularity
incontinencecontinence
Control over bodily functions
temperance · self-restraint · self-control · restraint · moderation
incontinencechastity
Abstaining from sexual activity
celibacy · abstinence · purity · continence · virtue
- incontinence padsAbsorbent underwear for leakage
- stress incontinenceInvoluntary urination from pressure
- urinary incontinenceInvoluntary loss of bladder control
- incontinence diapersAbsorbent garments for bladder issues