types of urinary incontinence

Question 1

a result of medical treatment or intervention

Answer 1

iatrogenic

Question 2

involuntary loss of urine due to a physical or cognitive impairments that prevents the individual from reaching the toilet in time

Answer 2

functional

Question 3

this type often results in the need to urinate frequently even during the night

Answer 3

urge

Question 4

a sudden intense urge to urinate followed by involuntary leakage

Answer 4

urge

Question 5

involuntary leakage of urine during activities that increase intraabdominal pressure such as coughing, sneezing, laughing, or exercising

Answer 5

stress

Question 5

this type of incontinence occur due to effects of medications, surgical procedures, or other healthcare interventions

Answer 5

iatrogenic

Question 6

characterized by the presence of symptoms of the stress incontinence and urge incontinence

Answer 6

mixed

Question 7

combination of leakage of during physical activities as well as an urgent need to urinate which may lead to involuntary leakage before the individual can reach the toilet

Answer 7

mixed

Question 8

characterized by the involuntary leakage of urine due to an overfull bladder which may occur when the bladder cannot empty itself properly

Answer 8

overflow

Question 9

occurs when the bladder is unable to empty completely leading to a frequent or constant drifting of urine

Answer 9

overflow

Question 10

often ‘associated with urinary retention’ where the bladder fills with the urine but is unable to expel it effectively

Answer 10

overflow