How to treat urinary incontinence: The most common cause of urinary incontinence is pelvic diaphragm dysfunction. The bladder is located above the pelvic diaphragm. In elderly people, especially elderly women, the pelvic diaphragm and tissues around the urethra are relaxed and weak. Increased abdominal pressure, such as from coughing or changes in body position, can lead to incontinence and stress urinary incontinence. Urinary incontinence is also seen in obstructions of the urethral opening and bladder outlet. Such diseases are more common in elderly women with vaginal inflammation, whereas in men, the main cause is benign prostatic hyperplasia. The third category involves bladder disorders itself, such as bladder tumors, bladder stones, and inflammations, all of which can cause urinary incontinence. Additionally, neurological disorders that control urination are also a significant cause of urinary incontinence in the elderly. Once the diagnosis of urinary incontinence is clear, symptomatic treatment should be adopted and most cases can be controlled. For inflammations, anti-inflammatory treatments can be used. For abnormalities in the bladder or urethra identified through cystourethrography, surgical treatment can be considered.