Urinary Incontinence – Comprehensive Care at Vyshnavi Hospitals
Urinary incontinence is a condition where a person loses control over their bladder, leading to involuntary urine leakage. It can affect people of all ages but is more common in older adults, women after childbirth, and individuals with underlying medical conditions. At Vyshnavi Hospitals, our Urology and Uro-Gynecology Specialists provide advanced diagnostics, personalized treatments, and minimally invasive procedures to help patients regain bladder control and improve their quality of life.
Types of Urinary Incontinence
1. Stress Incontinence
🔹 Leakage occurs due to physical activities like coughing, sneezing, laughing, or lifting heavy objects.🔹 Common in women after childbirth or menopause due to weakened pelvic muscles.
2. Urge Incontinence (Overactive Bladder - OAB)
🔹 A sudden, strong urge to urinate followed by involuntary leakage.🔹 Often linked to nerve damage, diabetes, infections, or neurological disorders like Parkinson’s or stroke.
3. Overflow Incontinence
🔹 The bladder does not empty completely, leading to frequent dribbling of urine.🔹 Common in men with enlarged prostate (BPH) or nerve-related conditions like diabetes.
4. Functional Incontinence
🔹 Occurs when a person physically cannot reach the bathroom in time due to mobility issues, arthritis, or cognitive disorders like Alzheimer’s.
5. Mixed Incontinence
🔹 A combination of stress and urge incontinence, mostly seen in older women.
Causes of Urinary Incontinence
Common Causes
✔ Weak pelvic floor muscles (due to pregnancy, childbirth, aging)✔ Neurological conditions (stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease)✔ Obesity, which puts extra pressure on the bladder✔ Chronic urinary tract infections (UTIs)✔ Diabetes, affecting bladder nerve control✔ Enlarged prostate (BPH) or prostate surgery complications✔ Medications, including diuretics and antidepressants✔ Menopause, leading to reduced estrogen levels and weakened bladder muscles
Symptoms of Urinary Incontinence
Common Symptoms
✅ Sudden or frequent urges to urinate✅ Involuntary leakage of urine✅ Dribbling after urination✅ Frequent nighttime urination (Nocturia)✅ Difficulty holding urine during physical activities
Diagnosis of Urinary Incontinence
Diagnostic Tests
🔬 Urine Analysis & Culture – To check for infections or abnormalities.🔬 Bladder Diary – Recording fluid intake and urination patterns.🔬 Post-Void Residual Test – Measures urine left in the bladder after urination.🔬 Urodynamic Studies – Evaluates bladder pressure and muscle function.🔬 Cystoscopy – A small camera examines the bladder for structural issues.
Treatment Options for Urinary Incontinence
1. Lifestyle & Behavioral Therapies
Bladder Training – Timed urination to increase bladder control.Pelvic Floor Exercises (Kegels) – Strengthen muscles supporting the bladder.Weight Management – Reducing excess weight to relieve bladder pressure.Dietary Changes – Avoiding caffeine, alcohol, and spicy foods that irritate the bladder.
2. Medications
Anticholinergics – Help relax an overactive bladder (e.g., Oxybutynin, Tolterodine).Beta-3 Agonists – Increase bladder storage capacity (e.g., Mirabegron).Topical Estrogen Therapy – Helps postmenopausal women strengthen bladder tissues.
3. Minimally Invasive & Surgical Treatments
Botox Injections – Temporarily relax bladder muscles for urge incontinence.Nerve Stimulation (Neuromodulation Therapy) – Controls bladder signals using mild electrical impulses.Sling Surgery – Supports the urethra in stress incontinence cases.Artificial Urinary Sphincter (AUS) Implant – For severe male incontinence after prostate surgery.
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