In our latest video, “Urinary Incontinence,” we explore this prevalent condition where involuntary urine leakage disrupts daily life. Urinary incontinence affects many, especially older adults and women, and can range from minor leakage to significant loss of control.
Types and Causes
The video covers the main types of urinary incontinence:
- Stress Incontinence: Leakage during physical activities like coughing or sneezing.
- Urge Incontinence: Sudden, intense urges to urinate leading to leakage.
- Mixed Incontinence: A combination of stress and urge incontinence.
- Overflow Incontinence: Involuntary dribbling due to incomplete bladder emptying.
Common causes include aging, pregnancy, obesity, and prostate issues. These factors weaken bladder control or increase pressure on the bladder.
Diagnosis and Treatments
Diagnosis involves medical history, physical exams, and sometimes tests like urodynamics. Treatments may include:
- Behavioral Therapies: Bladder training and pelvic floor exercises.
- Medications: To manage symptoms and underlying causes.
- Minimally Invasive Procedures: Botulinum toxin injections or nerve stimulation.
- Surgical Options: Sling surgeries or artificial urinary sphincters for severe cases.
Schedule an Appointment in Central Coast, CA
Urinary incontinence is treatable with various options available. Urology Associates of the Central Coast offers personalized care to improve your quality of life. Contact us today to schedule an appointment at our urology clinics in Central Coast, CA.
