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Leakage of Urine: What Does Traditional Chinese Medicine Say? Take a Self-Assessment First

Publication Date：2026-07-03 Updated on：2026-07-03 腰膝酸软手脚冰凉望闻问切湿热下注面色萎黄

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This article discusses the common issue of urinary incontinence and offers a self-assessment based on Traditional Chinese Medicine principles.

Author: Xiaoyang Chai, Licensed Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner (Practice License Number: 141410105001067) This article is written by Dr. Xiaoyang Chai, based on classical theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine and clinical experience, and is intended for general knowledge and educational purposes only. The professional qualifications can be verified on the official website of the National Health Commission of China.

Have you ever felt a sudden warmth in your lower body when you cough, sneeze, or laugh? Have you ever been in a hurry to find a restroom, only to find that you've leaked urine before you even arrive? This situation, where one "can't hold their urine and leaks out when they are in a hurry," is not uncommon in clinical practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Don't jump to conclusions just yet. Compare the following self-assessment checklist to see which state you belong to:
- Urinary incontinence...

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