Sunday, January 18, 2015

General Information On Urinary Incontinence Treatment

By Enid Hinton


There are many potential problems that can afflict the human body as it ages. Urinary incontinence is among them. This is a problem associated with loss of bladder control and the likelihood of developing it increases as a person ages. It affects more than 50 percent of elderly people living at long-term care facilities. It is also more common from females than males. Urinary incontinence treatment is available to those suffering with this problem.

This condition comes in different forms. For some it is related to stress. In these cases, leakage is linked to increase pressure in the abdomen, which may be caused by anything from climbing stairs to coughing, and sneezing to laughing. Essentially, physical stressors on the abdominal cavity and the bladder are enough to produce this leakage problem.

Urge is another type that might be experienced. This refers to leakage that is involuntary and often associated with urgency. Mixed is another version and refers to the combination of stress and urge incontinences. This is marked by involuntary leakage and a stressor like exertion, coughing or sneezing.

Functional refers to a person who is unable to hold their urine. This may be brought on by a number of things not associated with neurological problems or lower urinary tract issues. The type of leakage may relate to the signs or symptoms experienced and the care administered.

People who are struggling with this problem are urged to seek medical attention. The process of diagnosing this condition may involve a range of evaluative tests, including urinalysis, physical examinations and check on patient history. In certain patients, other tests might be needed, for instance: urodynamic studies, cotton swab or cough stress tests, measurement of PVR urine volume, cystoscopy and a voiding diary. Sometimes medications or other medical problems may exacerbate this issue, which is why a full assessment of a patient may be carried out.

Treatment should be tailored to fit the status of the patient. However, there are common remedies issued based on the form of incontinence. For stress, patients may be given surgery, anti-incontinence devices or pelvic floor physiotherapy. For cases of urge leakage, doctors may prescribe changes to diet, pelvic-floor exercises, medications and surgical intervention, and behavior modification. People with the mixed form may be given surgery, anticholinergic drugs and pelvic floor therapy.

Diversion or catheterization is commonly seen with people dealing with the overflow condition. Those who have functional incontinence are often given relief through managing an underlying problem or cause. If temporary relief and care is a necessity, absorbency products might be employed. These are often used until official treatments are activated or begin to produce results. They might also serve a long-term option for certain patients or those awaiting a surgery.

Although the methods often used in western medicine may produce beneficial results, people should know that there are other options for treatment. Many doctors in alternative medicine offer treatment for this condition and strive to utilize only natural and non-invasive approaches. Ultimately, people should always do research on their doctors and potential treatment options to stay informed. All results will vary based on a range of factors.




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