Incontinence and Sitting: Is There a Link?

February 20, 2020

Incontinence and Sitting: Is There a Link?

What causes or affects incontinence?  If you or someone you love suffers, this question may be one you ask often.  Additionally, it is popular among doctors and researchers. You see, understanding why certain things happen, or what influences them, can help us understand how to manage them.

Study One: Women

The question of how sitting can affect incontinence has been asked. In fact, recently studies have been conducted to determine if sitting is a factor relating to incontinence.  One study was run by researchers at Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU). According to The Scotsman, “These professionals “analysed data from the US National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.” 

While the study began with a random sampling of about 5,500 people, “accurate sedentary behaviour information was recorded in 459 women aged 60 and over.” Participants wore a monitor to track their activity over five days. 

Some interesting information was uncovered. They found that ““.... women who had urgency incontinence sat for significantly longer periods than the women with no incontinence – about 19 per cent longer than the rest – so there is a clear link to sitting and having urgency urinary incontinence.”

Study Two: Men

A separate study was run in South Korea. Focusing on men, the Daily Mail shared that “sitting for more than 10 hours could make you16 percent more likely to experience problems urinating, according to South Korean researchers.” The study looked at information from almost 70,000 men for about two and one half years. 

The researchers were confident that there is a link between sitting and incontinence. That said, they believe that additional studies need to be completed to understand more. 

The Findings

In both men and women, there does seem to be a relationship between sitting and incontinence and urinary tract issues. We already know that obesity and not moving can affect incontinence. These studies seem to support this information.

Staying active is important to being healthy. If you suffer from incontinence and have urine leakage, an overactive bladder or a frequent urge to urinate (among other symptoms) discuss your issues with your doctors. They can help determine if there are related medical issues. Additionally, they can provide advice on the best way to manage this condition.

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