Incontinence Types Phoenix

There are different types of urinary incontinence that those in Phoenix suffer from, which include, stress incontinence, urge incontinence or over active bladder, functional incontinence, overflow incontinence, mixed incontinence and transient incontinence.

Be sure to ask your Phoenix Gynecologist:

What is functional incontinence?

This is caused by not be able to get to the bathroom in time. This is usualy caused by a neurological or physical disorder.

What is overflow incontinence?

This occurs when urine leaks because the bladder doesn't empty entirely when going to the bathroom.

What is mixed incontinence?
This is when one has a combination of two or more types of incontinence.

What is transient incontinence?

This is when one experiences urinary leakage that can be attributed to an illness such as a bladder infection. Once the illness or condition subsides the leakage goes away.

What is an overactive bladder?

This is a medical condition that causes the sudden and often uncomfortable urge to go the bathroom. It can occur at any time and can often result in bladder leakage. People with this condition feel a sense of urgency to urinate often and cannot delay going the bathroom. This sensation can occur regardless of whether or not the bladder is actually full.


What are the symptoms of overactive bladder?

The symptoms of over active bladder would include, frequency is urination, waking up multiple times to go the bathroom and the involuntary leakage of urine. What is the cause of overactive bladder?

Often the cause of overactive bladder is unknown, but some cases can be attributed to age, urinary tract infections, and side effects from medications, obesity, pregnancy and menopause.

What is stress urinary incontinence?

This is urinary leakage caused by exertion, sneezing or coughing.

What treatments are available for people who suffer from stress urinary incontinence?

There are several treatments available for this condition. Some people with this problem may be candidates for surgery, but your Phoenix gynecologist or OBGYN can only determine this.

What kind of surgical options are available form my gynecologist in Phoenix?

Surgical options for this condition would include, trans-vaginal system and the Burch procedure.

What is a tension free vaginal sling?

This is a minimally invasive procedure that uses a gauze sling and a plastic coating attached to each side of the bladder opening.

What is the Burch procedure?

This procedure corrects the position of the bladder and urethra by sewing the bladder neck and urethra directly to the pelvic bone.

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