Urinary incontinence can be
caused by many factors such as:
Childbirth
Limited
mobility
Medication
side effect
Urinary tract
infection
Chronic
incontinence is commonly caused by these factors:
Birth defects
Bladder
muscle weakness
Brain or
spinal cord injury
Nerve
disorders
Pelvic floor
muscle weakness
The good news is that urinary
incontinence can be treated at any age - from simple
exercises, to medication, to surgery. The Austin Diagnostic
Clinic urologists, Dr. Satish
Karnik and Dr. Koushik Shaw
will find the right solution for you.
So, don't be embarrassed. Be
empowered. Take control of your health and your life. For a
detailed description of urinary incontinence, the types of
incontinence, incidence and prevalence of incontinence,
managing incontinence and
treatment options for each type of incontinence follow this link.
[Urinary Incontinence].
There are three
phases of evaluation and treatment of urinary incontinence.
1) Discussion with doctor and nurse.
History and symptoms will be obtained using "Incontinence
Symptom Questionnaire".
2) Physical exam including a vaginal
exam and urodynamic testing.
3) Discuss and develop a plan of
treatment with the doctor that could be as simple as
lifestyle and dietary changes.
4) Call our incontinence support
team for more information at 512/901-4321.
Helpful links:
http://www.webmd.com/urinary-incontinence-oab/default.htm
www.medicinenet.com/urinary_incontinence
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