URINARY INCONTINENCE
UI affects many people, but the problem often goes undiagnosed. It refers to the loss of bladder control and ranges from minor to severe. UI may prevent a man from performing normal activities and enjoying everyday life, and in some instances, impacts an individual emotionally, psychologically, and socially.
TYPES OF INCONTINENCE
STRESS INCONTINENCE
Stress Incontinence: is loss of urine when coughing, sneezing. Stress incontinence in men may occur after prostate surgery, injury to the brain or spinal cord. Men may also become more susceptible to stress incontinence as they age.
URGE INCONTINENCE
Urge Incontinence is involuntary loss of urine with urge to urinate. It can be triggered by hearing running water, touching water, anxiety and other medical conditions. Typically patients complaint that they can not make it to the bathroom in time.
OVERFLOW INCONTINENCE
Overflow Incontinence is constant dribbling of urine, accompanied by frequent, yet small urination. Overflow incontinence is commonly commonly caused by nerve damage from diabetes or enlarged prostate (BPH) that weakens the bladder muscles.
There are many treatments options available for men suffering from urinary incontinence. The treatment that your doctor recommends for you will depend on the type of incontinence you have and the severity of your symptoms.
Surgery is typically seen as a last resort treatment option. Some of the non-surgical treatment options available are:
Behavioral Strategy
Medication Biofeedback
Percutneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation. Finally an artificial sphincter is an option when all else has failed.
STRESS INCONTINENCE
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