health sectionhealth sectionLeaking urine generally indicates a mild form of urinary incontinence, or the inability to control your bladder. In most cases, urinary incontinence is the result of aging. However, it can also be caused by bladder infections, excessive alcohol and caffeine consumption, and medications for cardiovascular disease.
Hypertension is more commonly referred to as high blood pressure. It is a condition that can lead to serious health conditions such as heart disease, heart attack or stroke. It is defined as the "sustained elevation of systemic arterial blood pressure," by Medilexicon's Medical Dictionary. There are many contributing factors that can lead to hypertension but its actual cause is unknown.
Pulmonary fibrosis occurs when the tissues in the lungs become scarred and thick. It is believed repeated damage to the lungs may be a cause. The lungs become stiff and the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide becomes less efficient. The stiffness of the lungs prevents oxygen from getting into the bloodstream effectively. There is currently no cure for pulmonary fibrosis. However there are ways to treat symptoms. Read on to learn more.
