Which term is used for urinary leakage due to pressure on the bladder during activities like coughing or sneezing?

• A. Stress incontinence
• B. Urinary incontinence
• C. Renal
• D. Os

Answer: (A)

Stress incontinence is the leakage that happens when activities raise the pressure inside the abdomen, like coughing, sneezing, or exercising. The bladder neck and urethra need enough pelvic floor support to stay closed under that pressure; if that support is weak, urine escapes with these actions. It’s a specific pattern of incontinence and is distinct from urinary incontinence overall, which just means any involuntary leakage without specifying the trigger. Renal and Os aren’t relevant to this bladder control mechanism.