Always wet my trousers

Why is it that urine rush and leaks out before I could unzip my trousers? Whenever I feel the urge to urinate, mostly at night, it will start dropping even before I get to the restroom. I wet my clothes every time.

Delly (by SMS)

It’s called Urinary Incontinence… not a severe form but a form nonetheless. The causes are many…but they all generally point to a weakening of the bladder and/or the muscles that control it.

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This happens to men and women of all ages but more common as we age and for women after childbirth. If you have a sense of urgency, obviously, try to get to a toilet quickly.

You can wear pads or leakproof underwear which is becoming pretty common to find these days. If the leakage is a lot, perhaps adult diapers might be a plan, at least on occasions where you know you might not find a bathroom available right when it’s needed.