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General Information On Urinary Incontinence Treatment

By Enid Hinton


There are many potential problems that can afflict the human body as it ages. Urinary incontinence is among them. This is a problem associated with loss of bladder control and the likelihood of developing it increases as a person ages. It affects more than 50 percent of elderly people living at long-term care facilities. It is also more common from females than males. Urinary incontinence treatment is available to those suffering with this problem.

This condition may manifest in different forms. One of these is stress. This type of incontinence is leakage brought on by an increase of pressure in the abdomen. Sometimes this is caused by climbing, sneezing, laughing or coughing. Essentially, these physical stressors on the bladder and abdominal cavity lead to the leakage.

Urge is another type that might be experienced. This refers to leakage that is involuntary and often associated with urgency. Mixed is another version and refers to the combination of stress and urge incontinences. This is marked by involuntary leakage and a stressor like exertion, coughing or sneezing.

Functional refers to a person who is unable to hold their urine. This may be brought on by a number of things not associated with neurological problems or lower urinary tract issues. The type of leakage may relate to the signs or symptoms experienced and the care administered.

People suffering with this condition should get medical help. The process of diagnosis is expected to include taking numerous tests and an assessment of patient history. Some patients might require more than the standard physical examinations and urinalysis. Measuring of PVR urine volume, cystoscopies, cough test, voiding diaries, urodynamic studies and cotton swab tests might also be needed. Certain medications or health problems might create or compound on this condition, which is why full assessment of patients is recommended.

Treatment will be matched to the condition of the patient. Still, there are some remedies done specifically for the type of incontinence. Those who have the stress kind may be given pelvic floor physiotherapy, special devices and surgery. People with urge problems might be prescribed a new diet, medications, surgery, behavioral modification and pelvic-floor exercises. Anticholinergic drugs, pelvic floor therapy and surgery are common for those with mixed incontinence.

Diversion or a catheterization regimen may be assigned to people with overflow, while caring for the underlying cause is often done in cases of functional incontinence. Those who want temporary relief or to go about their life as normally as possible may benefit from absorbency products. These can be used until an official treatment has been applied or been given time to work. They might also be beneficial to those awaiting surgery or as a long-term solution for certain patients.

Although the methods often used in western medicine may produce beneficial results, people should know that there are other options for treatment. Many doctors in alternative medicine offer treatment for this condition and strive to utilize only natural and non-invasive approaches. Ultimately, people should always do research on their doctors and potential treatment options to stay informed. All results will vary based on a range of factors.




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