Urinary Incontinence
Urinary incontinence is the temporary loss of bladder control -- a condition that can be very frustrating and embarrassing to sufferers. This common condition affects approximately 60 percent of non-hospitalized women over the age of 60. The majority of these women never seek medical help, though a variety of surgical and non-surgical treatments are available.
Northridge Hospitals compassionate staff helps patients understand the type of incontinence they are experiencing and the treatment options available:
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Stress Incontinence: the involuntary loss of urine during physical activities such as coughing, sneezing, laughing, and lifting.
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Urge Incontinence: the sudden, involuntary loss of urine that takes place as soon as the urge to urinate is felt.
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Overflow Incontinence: the loss of urine when the bladder overfills, making patients feel as through their bladder is never completely empty.
Depending on the severity of incontinence, effective treatment options include:
- Bladder training
- Muscular exercises
- Medications
- Biofeedback retraining
- Outpatient surgery
Incontinence is a fairly common problem and you can read additional information on urinary incontinence in our online Health & Wellness Library.
