 |
|
| Involuntary loss of urine associated with over distension of the bladder |
|
| CHARACTERISTICS |
- Frequent to nearly continuous dribbling of urine, small amounts of urine lost frequently/hesitancy
- Large residuals of urine
- Bladder is over distended
- Diminished stream
- Impaired sensation of bladder fullness
- Possible history of chronic urinary tract infections
|
|
| USUAL CAUSES |
- Bladder outlet obstruction due to enlarged prostate, urethral stricture or cancer
- Poor bladder function due to medications or neurologic lesions (for example, Multiple Sclerosis, myelomeningocale, diabetes, trauma)
- Bladder prolapse, (known as cystocele) in females
- Underactive bladder
- Constipation
|
|
| DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES* |
- Urinalysis
- Urodynamics (Videodynamics)
- Ultrasound bladder scan
|
|
| TREATMENT |
- Surgical removal of obstruction (for example, removal of the prostate in males-prostatectomy)
- Indwelling catheter/Suprapubic catheter
- Intermittent catheterisation
- Medications
|
|
| * These are some examples of diagnostic procedures that may be ordered by
your healthcare provider. Your healthcare provider will determine the
appropriate procedure(s) for you. |
|
| < back |
