Urinary Incontinence

Question 1

Bradley’s Loop allows for what?

Answer 1

desire or awareness of voiding
ability to empty
inhibit sphincter relaxation
keep sphincter closed during bladder filling

Question 2

sympathetic T10-T12

Answer 2

stops and stores urine

Question 3

parasympathetic S2-S4

Answer 3

lets you “pee”

Question 4

causes of pelvic floor weakness

Answer 4

pregnancy, childbirth (decreased tone)
pelvic surgery (hysterectomy)
estrogen imbalance/menopause
obesity
repetitive strain and stretch
high impact activity
chronic cough
chronic constipation
s/p THR (proximity of surgery to pelvic area)
natural variation in strength (fatigue, pre-mensturation)

Question 5

what is stress incontinence?

Answer 5

urine leakage will occur when the system is stressed

Question 6

what is Urinary Urge Incontinence?

Answer 6

feeling urinary urgency
bladder pressure
latch in key syndrome

Question 7

what is overflow incontinence?

Answer 7

urethral blockage. bladder unable to empyproperly

Question 8

overactive bladder vs urge incontinence?

Answer 8

overactive= DRY
urge= WET

Question 9

drugs that may contribute to incontinece

Answer 9

diuretics
sedatives, hypotonics and alcohol
pain relievers
antihistamines/anticholinergics/antipsychotics/antidepressants/cold remedies
alpha adrrenergic agonist
alpha adernergic antagonis(alpha-blockage agents)

Question 10

Surgery for urinary incontinence

Answer 10

bladder neck suspensions
sling procedures
bulking agents
sacral nerve stimulations
hydrodistension
bladder augmentation