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| Involuntary loss of urine associated with an abrupt and strong desire to void (urgency) |
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| CHARACTERISTICS |
- A feeling of urgency to urinate
- Frequent urination
- Excessive urination at night (nocturia)
- Discomfort above the pubic bone
- Loss of urine in any position
- Loss of entire bladder volume
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| USUAL CAUSES |
- Genitourinary conditions
- Hyperactivity of the bladder muscle, due to neurological conditions (for example, following a stroke, spinal cord injury or Multiple Sclerosis)
- Bladder irritation (possibly due to bladder infection, allergy, aging process or anxiety)
- Instability of the urethra
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| DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES* |
- Urinalysis
- Urodynamics (Videodynamics)
- Ultrasound bladder scan
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| TREATMENT |
- Medications (for example, antibiotics, or drugs that act on the bladder muscle)
- Biofeedback
- Electrical stimulation
- Bladder retraining
- Habit training
- Scheduled toileting
- Removal of irritating agent (if the cause)
- Intermittent catheterisation at regular intervals with anticholinergic therapy
- Anticholinergic therapy
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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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