Urinary Incontinence - Diagnosis & Treatment

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How is urinary incontinence treated?

Treatment for urinary incontinence will depend on its type, severity and cause.

Acute urinary incontinence caused by infections, kidney stones or medications often goes away when the original problem is treated.

Other treatments include:

Bulking substances like collagen or artificial substances to provide support to the urethra to reduce stress incontinence
Pessary (a semi-rigid removable ring) placed in the vagina to reposition the urethra and reduce stress incontinence leakage

Catheterisation (insertion of a thin tube into the bladder) for women whose bladder fails to empty completely because of loss of muscle tone, prior surgery or spinal injury
Pubo-vaginal sling (‘a hammock’) beneath the bladder to provide support
Artificial sphincter (a ring that encircles the urethra) that can be manually inflated to close around the urethra and prevent urine leakage
Sutures (stitches) to stabilise the bladder by attaching it to nearby muscle, tissue or bone

A combination of these therapies may also be recommended by your doctor to meet your individual needs.

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Women commonly face issues with weakened pelvic floor muscles, and Kegel exercises can bring several important benefits.

Affecting both men, and women, urinary incontinence can be easily managed with the right diagnosis and treatment!

An overactive bladder can happen when you drink too much liquids. However, it’s wise to see a doctor when the condition persists or worsens.

Sneezing, laughing or running causing you to lose control of your bladder? Learn more about stress urinary incontinence and how you can treat it.

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