Incontinence Flashcards
1
Q
Stress incontinence- Eti
A
- Loss of urine with maneuvers
- Laughing, running, lifting, sneezing
- Intrinsic sphincter deficiency & urethral hyper-motility
2
Q
Urgency incontinence
A
- Inability to postpone urination
- Sign of neurologic disorders- stroke, DM
- Preceded by urge to urinate
3
Q
Overactive bladder (OAB)- Eti
A
- Urgency incontinence
- Frequency & nocturia
+/- urge incontinence
4
Q
OAB- Tx
A
- Anticholinergics- oxybutynin
5
Q
Overflow incontinence
A
- Involuntary release of urine due to overly full bladder
- Absence of urge to urinate
- BOO, BPH, weak bladder
- Nerve damage
- Urodynamic study
- Activate receptor in bladder to tx
6
Q
Total incontinence
A
- Complete loss of urinary control
- Spinal cord injuries, MS, fistula
