Health Tip: What May Cause Urinary Incontinence

(HealthDay News) -- The inability to fully control the bladder, a condition known as urinary incontinence, has many potential causes and treatments.

The Womenshealth.gov website says possible causes include:

• Weakening of the pelvic muscles due to pregnancy or childbirth.
• Lower levels of estrogen during menopause.
• Chronic constipation.
• Side effects from medication, such as diuretics or hormone replacement therapy.
• Alcohol or caffeine.
• Being overweight.
• Nerve damage.