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| Involuntary loss of urine when bladder capacity is reached |
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| CHARACTERISTICS |
- Failure of the nervous system to recognise toileting needs
- Unaware of reflex/passive control of continence
- Empty a full bladder and are unaware they are doing it
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| USUAL CAUSES |
- Lower neurone damage (for example, Spinal cord lesions)
- Mental incapacity (for example, Alzheimer's disease)
- Learning disabilities
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| DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES* |
- Full assessment via trigger symptom assessment
- Urodynamics (Videodynamics)
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| TREATMENT |
- Toileting regimen
- Indwelling catheter (for example, suprapubic)
- Toilet training intervention
- Intermittent catheterisation with anticholinergic medication
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| * 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. |
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