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The unseen burden: Stress urinary incontinence and how to treat it

Stress urinary incontinence is usually caused by the weakening of the pelvic floor muscles. [iStockphoto]

Your bladder stores urine until you are ready to release it without worrying about leaks.

Most people usually urinate between six and seven times within 24 hours. With a healthy bladder, one should go about their daily business without leaking urine.

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