Incontinence Flashcards
1
Q
Symptoms of stress incontinence
A
Involuntary leakage on exertion (coughing, exercise)
2
Q
Symptoms of urge incontinence
A
Involuntary leakage immediately preceded by urgency
May have detrusor overactivity (overactive bladder)
3
Q
What causes overflow incontinence
A
Chronic bladder outflow obstruction
eg BPH in men
4
Q
What causes true incontinence
A
Fistula between vagina and ureter/ bladder/ urethra
Causes continuous leakage of urine
5
Q
Which type of incontinence often co-exists with prolapse
A
Stress incontinence
6
Q
Risk factors for stress incontinence
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WEAK PELVIC FLOOR • Age • Obesity, smoking • Pregnancy, childbirth • Previous pelvic surgery • Chronic cough
7
Q
Risk factors for urge incontinence
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DETRUSOR OVERACTIVITY • Alcohol or caffeine intake • Excessive fluid intake • Urinary tract infections • Neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s disease or MS • Bladder tumours
8
Q
Medical management of stress incontinence
A
Duloxetine (SNRI)
9
Q
Medical management of urge incontinence
A
Anti-cholingerics
10
Q
Medical management of urge incontinence
A
Anti-cholinergics
