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Urinary Incontinence

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- Introduction
- Incontinence, also known as involuntary loss of bladder control or “having an accident,” is a very embarrassing but treatable problem in women. You are...
- Types of Incontinence
- Stress urinary incontinence is defined as sudden loss of urinary control with a cough or sneeze or other activities like running or jumping. There are...
- Anatomy
- The kidney is an abdominal organ that filters blood to get rid of waste products in the body and produces urine. The ureters carry the urine to the bladder...
- Causes
- There are well known causes of urinary incontinence such as bladder infection, medications, and diet (for example, too much alcohol, caffeine, or citrus...
- Making the Diagnosis
- There are several different kinds of doctors that treat urinary incontinence. This could be an internist, gynecologist, urologist (a surgeon specializing...
- Treatment Options
- Behavioral Treatments One of the easiest places to start with treatment for incontinence is to change some of the ways you live your life. This includes...
- Prognosis
- Incontinence in and of itself is not a life-threatening condition. However, it can cause severe emotional distress including depression if untreated. It...