What does SUI mean in BRITISH MEDICINE

Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is caused when the muscles in the pelvis weaken and no longer provide enough support for the bladder. This leads to poor closing of the urethra and results in urine leakage.

SUI can affect both men and women of any age, but it typically occurs more often in women due to pregnancy, childbirth, and menopause-related hormone changes weakening pelvic muscles. Obesity can also increase one's risk of developing SUI as well.

Yes, there are treatments available including lifestyle modifications such as avoiding constipation (which puts extra pressure on your abdomen), losing weight if you are overweight, performing Kegel exercises to strengthen pelvic floor muscles, wearing absorbent pads for minor leaks during physical activities and seeking medical intervention for more severe cases.

Kegel exercises help to strengthen your pelvic floor muscles in order reduce symptoms related to SUI. To perform these exercises one must find their pelvic floor muscles by stopping urination midstream or pretending like they're trying not to pass gas. When isolating these muscles contract them for 10 seconds then relax them for 10 seconds then repeat 10 times. This routine should be done three times a day—morning, noon and evening—for best results.

If you are suffering from severe stress urinary incontinence symptoms it would be recommended that you seek medical intervention such as medications or surgical procedures that may help manage your condition better than lifestyle modification alone.