"Illness, medications, and other conditions, though, can affect the ability of the kidneys to function properly.Common ProblemsAging increases the risk of kidney and bladder problems such as:Bladder control issues (urinary incontinence or leakage, or urinary retention, which means you are not able to completely empty your bladder)Bladder and other urinary tract infections (UTIs)Chronic kidney disea" . . . .