Urinary Incontinence

[livingwith]

Does anyone think this could be caused by an auto accident? I was in an accident in May 2008 and because I was not wearing a seatbelt, I was thrown around the vehicle severly when it rolled. Since that time, I’ve had problems with wetting & dribbling (for lack of better words). I’m 47 and have never had any problems with this before so I was just wondering.
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[juliagwen]

I would think that you new onset of urinary incontinence may certainly be attributed to the trauma from an automobile accident if you had a period of inactivity following the accident in which your pelvic floor muscles became weak. I would suggest that you seek the professional help from your doctor and request an evaluation from a specialized physical or occupational therapist that can assess your specific need and develop a program to improve your symptoms. Good luck