Incontinence, Urinary
Incontinence, Urinary Causes
Incontinence is not an inevitable result of aging, but is particularly frequent in older people. It is often caused by specific changes in body function that may arise from diseases, use of medications, and/or the onset of an illness.
Incontinence, Urinary Definition
Urinary incontinence is any involuntary leakage of urine. It is a common and distressing problem, which may have a profound impact on quality of one's life. Urinary incontinence almost always arises from an underlying treatable medical condition.
Incontinence, Urinary Diagnosis
Common tests for urinary incontinence include bladder diary, urinalysis, and blood test.
Incontinence, Urinary Symptoms and Signs
Symptoms may include: inability to urinate; pain related to filling the bladder and/or pain related to urination without a proven bladder infection; progressive weakness of the urinary stream with or without a feeling of incomplete bladder emptying; an increased rate of urination without a proven bladder infection; needing to rush to the restroom and/or losing urine if you do not get to restroom in time; abnormal urination or changes in urination related to a nervous system; abnormality such as stroke; leakage of urine that causes embarrassment; and frequent bladder infections.
Incontinence, Urinary Treatment
Treatment may include: certain behavioral techniques (including pelvic muscle exercises, biofeedback, and bladder training; medications; surgery (if the incontinence is related to structural problems such as an abnormally positioned bladder or a blockage); and diet modifications (including eliminating caffeine in coffee, soda, and tea, and/or eliminating alcohol).
Drugs used for treatment of Incontinence, Urinary
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