{"id":8035,"date":"2020-10-16T16:56:16","date_gmt":"2020-10-16T16:56:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/?p=8035"},"modified":"2020-10-16T16:56:18","modified_gmt":"2020-10-16T16:56:18","slug":"urinary-incontinence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/urinary-incontinence\/","title":{"rendered":"Urinary Incontinence"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Urinary incontinence is the inability to control the flow of urine resulting in a person urinating when they don\u2019t want to. The basic cause is due to loss of control of the urinary sphincter. This is a fairly common condition, occurring more frequently in women than in men. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The American Urological Association estimates that one quarter to one-third of people in the United States experiences urinary incontinence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Types of incontinence:<br>\u2022\u00a0Stress Incontinence \u2013 urine leaks when there is pressure put on the bladder by coughing, sneezing, laughing, lifting heavy objects<br>\u2022\u00a0Urge Incontinence \u2013 the urge to urinate can be very intense and can be caused by a severe infection or a chronic condition like diabetes or a neurological condition<br>\u2022\u00a0Overflow Incontinence \u2013 when the bladder doesn\u2019t empty completely it can lead to dribbling<br>\u2022\u00a0Functional Incontinence \u2013 when there is a physical or mental condition that inhibits you from getting to the bathroom quickly enough. (This can be due to age or a physical disability)<br>\u2022\u00a0Mixed Incontinence \u2013 when there is more than one factor that leads to being unable to control the flow of urine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Diagnosing urinary incontinence can be done in different ways and depends on what the underlying cause is thought to be. In men, this may include a prostate exam and in women, this may involve checking the pelvic floor. A blood test may be performed to assess kidney function. Urinalysis may show if there are signs of infection.\u00a0 It may be necessary to examine the bladder by performing a post-void residual test to see if the bladder is emptying properly. A pelvic ultrasound can be used to see if there are obstructions in the ureters and bladder. A cystogram is an x-ray of the bladder. Another exam is a cystoscope whereby a tiny probe is placed into the urethra to see if there are abnormalities.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Treatment options for urinary incontinence depend on what is causing the problem. Options include muscle strengthening, delaying urination as a way of gaining control, going to the bathroom to urinate at set times to avoid a buildup of urine in the body. There are also medications that may be helpful in controlling an overactive bladder and weakened sphincters.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/ThinkstockPhotos-155654108.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/ThinkstockPhotos-155654108-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"Senior man with bladder control problem\" class=\"wp-image-2586\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<p class=\"disclaimer\">All content of this newsletter is intended for general information purposes only and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.  Please consult a medical professional before adopting any of the suggestions on this page.   You must never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment based upon any content of this newsletter.<strong>  PROMPTLY CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN OR CALL 911 IF YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY.<\/strong> <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Urinary incontinence is the inability to control the flow of urine resulting in a person urinating when they don\u2019t want to. The basic cause is due to loss of control of the urinary sphincter. 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