Epistemis

Urinary incontinence

Specialty: Nephrology and urology.

  • urinary loss
  • urine leakage

Why it occurs

  • Emergency (overactive bladder)
  • Exertion (pelvic floor weakness)
  • Due to overflow (obstruction/HBP)
  • Functional

Initial workup

Type (effort/urgency); sediment, post-void residue; voiding diary.

red flags

Sudden onset incontinence with neurological deficit or saddle anesthesia.

Standard management

  • Anticolinergic / mirabegron — in urgency incontinence
  • Pelvic floor rehabilitation — in stress incontinence

Educational guidance for study. It is NOT a prescription recommendation. The actual choice depends on the cause, the patient, and current guidelines.

PreviousHematuria
Area
Nephrology and urology
Listed causes
4
Treatment options
2
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