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overflow incontinence

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Noun1.overflow incontinence - urinary incontinence that occurs when the bladder is so full that it continually leaks urine; often attributable to a blocked urethra (e.g., due to prostate enlargement) or weak bladder muscles or nerve damage
enuresis, urinary incontinence - inability to control the flow of urine and involuntary urination


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There is also overflow incontinence, which typically occurs when your bladder does not fully empty or empty when it should, and is generally caused by something blocking the urethra like an enlarged prostate gland.
Overflow Incontinence Overflow incontinence refers to a condition in which the bladder fills but does not empty efficiently.
Overflow incontinence is more commonly experienced by men and is usually caused by enlargement of the prostate gland with resulting obstruction.
 
 
 
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