Why Do I Leak Urine When I Cough, Laugh, or Sneeze?

Leaking urine when you cough, laugh, or sneeze is a common issue known as stress urinary incontinence. This occurs when pressure is placed on the bladder, causing small amounts of urine to escape. Dr. Chetanna Okasi, MD, at Women’s Wellness MD offers effective treatments to address this condition and help restore control and comfort. For more information, contact us or request an appointment online. We have convenient locations to serve you in Columbia, MD & Greenbelt, MD.

Leakage of urine with cough, laugh, or sneeze is a type of incontinence called “stress incontinence.” With activity, there comes a strong urge to urinate followed by a bladder spasm and a gush of fluid. Stress incontinence is common among women and could worsen with childbirth, age, and illness. Well, there’s no need to avoid exercise class or dread allergy season because you have stress incontinence. There are several treatment options available for stress incontinence. First, we need to make sure you don’t have a bladder infection. Next, we should explore simple, non-surgical options that are immediately effective for stress incontinence. Are you ready to feel better? Let’s talk soon.