Incontinence

Acute

What is Incontinence?

Stress incontinence is usually the result of the weakening of or damage to the muscles used to prevent urination, such as the pelvic floor muscles and the urethral sphincter. Urge incontinence is usually the result of overactivity of the detrusor muscles, which control the bladder.

  • Leaking urine when coughing, sneezing, laughing, or exercising.
  • Feeling sudden, uncontrollable urges to urinate.
  • Frequent urination.
  • Waking up many times at night to urinate.
  • Urinating during sleep.
  • Skin problems. Rashes, skin infections and sores can develop from constantly wet skin.
  • Urinary tract infections. Incontinence increases your risk of repeated urinary tract infections.
  • Impacts on your personal life.

Total incontinence may be caused by a problem with the bladder from birth, a spinal injury, or a small, tunnel like hole that can form between the bladder and a nearby area (fistula). Certain things can increase the chances of urinary incontinence, including: pregnancy and vaginal birth. obesity

  • Gender. Women are more likely to have stress incontinence.
  • Age. As you get older, the muscles in your bladder and urethra lose some of their strength.
  • Being overweight.
  • Smoking.
  • Family history.
  • Some diseases.
  • Go to the toilet to urinate only when your bladder is full.
  • Take your time on the toilet.
  • Go to the toilet when you feel the urge to pass a bowel motion.
  • Give yourself plenty of time to pass a bowel motion.
  • Don't strain to open your bowels.

How is it diagnosed?

How is it diagnosed?

Doing pelvic floor exercises, avoiding caffeine and alcohol, and wearing absorbent undergarments may help reduce urinary incontinence. Bladder retraining that involves gradually increasing time until urination may also help.

Seeking Medical Care - See a doctor immediately if you:

  • Suddenly begin leaking urine
  • Experience additional urinary symptoms
  • Are excessively thirsty and frequently need to urinate

Make an appointment to see a doctor if you:

  • Struggle with daily tasks
  • Feel embarrassed or start to withdraw socially

How is it treated?

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  • Ultrasound. This test uses high-frequency sound waves to create an image of the internal organs.
  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). This test uses large magnets, radiofrequencies, and a computer to make detailed images of organs and structures within the body.
  • Laparoscopy.
  • Hysteroscopy.

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