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Giggle incontinence (enuresis risoria). A study and an aetiological hypothesis.

B E Glahn

    British Journal of Urology
    |October 1, 1979
    PubMed
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    Approximately 25% of student nurses experience bladder responses to laughter, a condition known as giggle incontinence. This common bladder issue is not always a complete loss of bladder control and may stem from innate triggers influenced by physiological changes.

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    [Laughter incontinence. Giggle incontinence, enuresis risoria].

    Ugeskrift for laeger·1980

    Area of Science:

    • Urology
    • Physiology
    • Continence Research

    Background:

    • Giggle incontinence, or involuntary bladder leakage triggered by laughter, affects a notable percentage of the population.
    • Understanding the prevalence and nature of this condition is crucial for effective management and patient education.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the prevalence of bladder responses to laughter among student nurses.
    • To explore the characteristics and potential underlying mechanisms of giggle incontinence.

    Main Methods:

    • A questionnaire-based survey was administered to 99 student nurses.
    • Data collected focused on lifetime and current experiences with laughter-induced bladder responses.

    Main Results:

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  • Around 25% of participants reported experiencing bladder responses to laughter at some point in their lives.
  • Approximately 10% of student nurses reported current experiences with this phenomenon, typically by the end of their second decade.
  • The study indicated that giggle incontinence is not exclusively an 'all or nothing' event involving complete micturition.

    • Conclusions:

    • Giggle incontinence appears to be a relatively common condition among young adults.
    • The evidence suggests an inborn trigger mechanism, possibly exacerbated by physiological variations in sensitivity or control, underlies giggle incontinence.