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Urinary incontinence — the loss of bladder control — is a common and often embarrassing problem. The severity ranges from occasionally leaking urine when you cough or sneeze to having an urge to urinate that's so sudden and strong you don't get to a toilet in time. Though it occurs more often as people get older, urinary incontinence isn't an inevitable consequence of aging. Urinary incontinence occurs in all age groups , the young, the old, males and females. Causes Urinary incontinence isn't a disease, it's a symptom. It can be caused by everyday habits, underlying medical conditions or physical problems. A thorough evaluation by your doctor can help determine what's behind your incontinence. Temporary urinary incontinence Certain drinks, foods and medications may act as diuretics — stimulating your bladder and increasing your volume of urine. They include: ·          Alcohol ·          Caffeine ·          Carbonated drinks and sparkling w

Hashimoto’s disease that affects the thyroid gland. It is also called Hashimoto’s thyroiditis , chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis or autoimmune thyroiditis. Hashimoto’s disease is a condition in which the immune system attacks the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland is a part of our endocrine system, which produces hormones that coordinate many of our body’s function.  Hashimoto's disease typically progresses slowly over years and causes chronic thyroid damage, leading to a drop in thyroid hormone levels in your blood. The signs and symptoms are mainly those of an underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism). Causes Hashimoto's disease is an autoimmune disorder in which your immune system creates antibodies that damage your thyroid gland. Doctors don't know what causes your immune system to attack your thyroid gland. Some scientists think a virus or bacterium might trigger the response, while others believe a genetic flaw may be involved. A combination of factors —