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Involuntary loss of urine associated with over distension of the bladder
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Characteristics
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- 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
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Usual Causes
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- 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
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Diagnostic Procedures*
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- Urinalysis
- Urodynamics (Videodynamics)
- Ultrasound bladder scan
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Treatment
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- Surgical removal of obstruction (for example, removal of the prostate in males-prostatectomy)
- Indwelling catheter/Suprapubic catheter
- Intermittent catheterisation
- Medications
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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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