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Urinary incontinence is the inability to control your urine, which can result in leaking urine by accident. Though urinary incontinence affects women and men, women have more than double the risk. Incontinence is not a typical symptom of again,g and with the help of Kiarash Michel, MD, and his expert urology team at Comprehensive Urology, you can finally find the source of the problem and fix it.
Once we find the source of the problem, we can offer you the best urinary incontinence treatment to regain control of your daily routine. Schedule an appointment online today.
Written by Dr. Kia Michel, a board certified urologist, surgeon, and founding member of Comprehensive Urology in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles. Dr. Michel's expertise includes focal therapy (HIFU/TULSA), prostate cancer treatment, robotic surgery, and male enhancement treatments such as Shock Wave Treatment for ED and penile injections.
Urinary incontinence occurs when you lose bladder control and involuntarily leak urine, whether you release a small amount or empty your bladder. In most cases, urinary incontinence develops due to weak pelvic floor muscles or when the nerves that control the bladder fail to function normally.
You can also develop transient urinary incontinence from a urinary tract infection or when caffeine, alcohol, or medications result in increased urine production.
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Men and women can experience four primary types of urinary incontinence:
Stress incontinence
Stress incontinence occurs when your stomach muscles place pressure on the bladder. Activities such as laughing, sneezing, coughing, lifting, and jogging can exert enough pressure to force sudden urine leakage.
Women frequently develop stress incontinence because of pregnancy, childbirth, and hormone changes at menopause weaken their pelvic floor muscles. However, men may develop stress incontinence following prostate surgery.
Urge incontinence
Urge incontinence, also called overactive bladder, leads to urine leakage when you have a sudden urge to urinate that’s so strong it’s hard to reach the bathroom before you have an accident.
Functional incontinence
This incontinence occurs when physical disability, cognitive decline, communication problems, or external obstacles prevent you from reaching the bathroom before accidental leakage.
Overflow incontinence
Overflow incontinence typically causes constant dribbling along with frequent urination.
The experts at Comprehensive Urology offer advanced diagnostic capabilities to accurately determine the cause and severity of your incontinence, including:
Urodynamic studies include at least seven different tests that provide information about issues such as your bladder pressure, urine flow rate, the amount of urine left in your bladder, and if you can easily start and stop urinating. The specific tests you may need depend on your symptoms.
The highly experienced doctors and staff at Comprehensive Urology create a personalized treatment plan that may incorporate one of many possible treatments, including:
No one should ever put up with urinary incontinence. Don’t wait to get the help you need. Call Comprehensive Urology or schedule an appointment online today. Learn more about urinary incontinence treatments near me today.
Urinary incontinence isn’t always a chronic condition. In some cases, underlying infections like UTIs can cause temporary loss of bladder control.
UTI in women is common due to anatomical factors, while UTI in men may be linked to prostate health. Symptoms like urgency, frequent urination, and even leakage can mimic incontinence. If left as an untreated UTI, the infection may worsen, potentially leading to complications like blood in urine, kidney problems, or even UTI discharge in women, which can signal a more advanced infection. While some try home remedies for UTIs to relieve mild symptoms, medical treatment is necessary if symptoms persist.
In addition to infections, Overactive Bladder Treatments and lifestyle adjustments can help manage persistent incontinence. Seeking medical advice ensures proper diagnosis and effective treatment.
