Getting treated for urinary incontinence

1. R Getting treated Getting treated for urinary for urinary incontinence incontinence What is urinary What is urinary incontinence? incontinence? Urinary incontinence, also known as an overactive bladder, refers to the inability to hold your bladder, which can often result in embarrassing situations. The degree of incontinence can range from occasionally leaking urine when sneezing, coughing or laughing (stress incontinence), or having a sudden, uncontrollable urge to urinate so intense the person is unable to make it to a toilet in time (urge incontinence).Urinary incontinence, also known as an overactive bladder, refers to the inability to hold your bladder, which can often result in embarrassing situations. Other treatment methods include surgery, interventional therapies, inserting medical devices or electrical stimulation. Most medication used for urinary incontinence is not available over the counter, so you will need to be given an online prescription when you see an online doctor. Types of urinary incontinence: Types of urinary incontinence: 02 02 01 01 Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI): The most common form of incontinence, SUI is caused by weak pelvic floor muscles which allow urine to escape when any kind of sudden pressure is applied. This may include sneezing, coughing or laughing, exercising, bending or lifting. Urge Urinary Incontinence: This type of urinary incontinence results in a sudden, uncontrollable urge to urinate. People with urge incontinence often end up wetting themselves. It is often caused by an infection but may even be a symptom of a severe condition like a neurological disorder, or diabetes. 04 04 Total Urinary Incontinence: Total urinary incontinence occurs when a bladder cannot store any urine. This is usually caused by spinal cord injuries, problems with the bladder from birth or a bladder fistula (a hole that can form between the bladder and nearby areas. 03 03 Overflow Urinary Incontinence: This type of incontinence results from a bladder that is unable to empty itself fully, resulting in constant leakage of small amounts of urine. Overflow incontinence usually occurs in men with an enlarged prostate or those with spinal cord injuries or diabetes. Treating Urinary Incontinence: Treating Urinary Incontinence: Pelvic floor (Kegel) exercises: This involves mimicking the action of tightening your pelvic floor as if to hold in urine for a certain amount of time, then releasing for the same amount of time. This exercise helps strengthen the muscles holding your bladder in place, preventing leaks. Urgency suppression: This is a treatment method best for those with urge incontinence. It involves conducting mind exercises to distract you from the urge to urinate, including taking deep breaths, diverting your attention, squeezing the pelvic floor muscles and holding still. Timed voiding: This is a way to train your body to only urinate at certain times. You may start by urinating every hour, then slowly extending the time between bathroom breaks until you can comfortably hold your bladder until you are near a toilet. Lifestyle changes: Your doctor may suggest cutting down on smoking, drinking alcoholic beverages, losing weight or limiting water and liquids before going to bed. You may also be recommended to add more fibre to your diet to avoid constipation. www.primemedic.com.au