Urology
Our skilled urologists offer comprehensive, compassionate treatment and personalized solutions for urological conditions.
Incontinence can be embarrassing, but the good news is that it’s a common problem that’s very treatable. It’s important to talk to your provider if you have incontinence because it may be a symptom of an underlying health problem. At Main Line Health, you can trust us to get to the root of the problem and offer the optimal treatment for you.
Urinary incontinence may be experienced by both men and women, but occurs more commonly in women. Women often first notice changes in bladder function, including incontinence, during or after a pregnancy. Urinary incontinence symptoms may vary in terms of both symptoms and treatments. While many forms of incontinence are best treated surgically, other types may respond to more conservative treatments including medication, bladder retraining and pelvic floor exercise.
There are two main types:
Possible causes of urinary and fecal incontinence can include:
Incontinence is typically seen in older adults and is commonly seen in those who have:
Other risk factors include aging, being overweight and having a history of urinary tract issues or surgeries.
Your provider will ask you questions about your symptoms and perform an exam of the pelvis, abdomen, rectum and genitals. You may need other tests to figure out what’s causing your incontinence, including:
After one or more of these tests, your provider can determine the underlying cause of your urinary incontinence and then make a treatment plan that is right for you.
For minor cases, incontinence treatment can be as simple as making dietary adjustments, but more severe situations may require medication or one of the following:
Our skilled urologists offer comprehensive, compassionate treatment and personalized solutions for urological conditions.
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