What Is Urinary Incontinence?
Urinary incontinence is more common than you think, but it doesn’t have to control your life. Our expert gynecologists, Dr. Bharati and Dr. Dhruv, specialize in diagnosing and treating various types of urinary incontinence with care and empathy. Urinary incontinence is the involuntary leakage of urine. It affects millions of people, especially women, and can range from mild leaks to more severe issues. This condition can be caused by stress, an overactive bladder, or even urinary tract retention.Types of Urinary Incontinence:
- Stress Incontinence: Leakage occurs during physical activities like coughing, sneezing, or lifting.
- Urge Incontinence: A sudden, intense urge to urinate, often linked to an overactive bladder.
- Overflow Incontinence: Incomplete bladder emptying leads to dribbling urine.
- Mixed Incontinence: A combination of stress and urge incontinence.
Causes of Urinary Incontinence
There are various causes of urinary incontinence, including:- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Hormonal changes during menopause
- Obesity, increasing pressure on the bladder
- Chronic conditions such as diabetes
Symptoms of Urinary Incontinence
Common symptoms include:- Frequent urination or urgency urination
- Urine leakage while coughing or sneezing
- Dribbling urine after urination
- Bladder leakage during exercise
Treatment Options:
- Lifestyle Modifications
- Dietary changes to reduce bladder irritation
- Pelvic floor exercises like Kegels to strengthen bladder muscles
- Medications
- Prescribed to manage overactive bladder and urge incontinence.
- Incontinence Therap
- Physical therapy to improve bladder control
- Behavioral therapy to retrain your bladder
- Surgical Interventions
- Effective for cases like stress urinary incontinence treatment
- Options include urine catheter placement or bladder repair surgeries
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- Expert Gynecologists: With years of experience, Dr. Bharati and Dr. Dhruv provide empathetic, effective care.
- State-of-the-Art Facilities: Advanced diagnostic tools and treatments.
- Convenient Location: Located in the heart of Andheri West, easily accessible for busy individuals.
- Holistic Care: Focused on both physical and emotional well-being.
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FAQ for Urinary Incontinence
What is urinary incontinence?
Urinary incontinence is the inability to control urination, causing leaks. Common types include stress incontinence, urge incontinence, and overflow incontinence.
Who is at risk of urinary incontinence?
Women who are pregnant, menopausal, or have a history of pelvic surgery are more prone to urine leaking issues.
Can urinary incontinence be cured?
Yes, with the right treatment, including incontinence therapy, medications, or surgery, many patients achieve full control
Are treatments for stress urinary incontinence painful?
Most treatments, like pelvic exercises and minor surgical procedures, are minimally invasive and well-tolerated.
What causes urinary incontinence during coughing or sneezing?
This is stress incontinence, caused by weakened pelvic floor muscles.
How is urge incontinence treated?
Urge incontinence is often treated with medication, behavioral therapy, or bladder training.
Can men also suffer from incontinence?
Yes, while less common, men can experience bladder leakage due to prostate issues or nerve damage.
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