Urinary incontinence Flashcards

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Population most affected by urinary incontinence

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Elderly females

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Risk factors for urinary incontinence

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advancing age
previous pregnancy and childbirth
high body mass index
hysterectomy
family history
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Classification of urinary incontinence

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Overactive bladder/urge

Stress

Mixed

Overflow

Functional

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What causes urge incontinence

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due to detrusor overactivity

the urge to urinate is quickly followed by uncontrollable leakage ranging from a few drops to complete bladder emptying

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What causes stress incontience

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weakness of the pelvic floor and sphincter muscles. This allows urine to leak at times of increased pressure on the bladder

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Features of stress incontinence

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leaking small amounts when coughing or laughing

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Typical description of urge incontinence

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suddenly feeling the urge to pass urine, having to rush to the bathroom and not arriving before urination occurs

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When does overflow incontinence occur

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chronic urinary retention due to an obstruction to the outflow of urine. Chronic urinary retention results in an overflow of urine, and the incontinence occurs without the urge to pass urine

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Causes of overflow incontinence

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anticholinergic medications

fibroids

pelvic tumours and neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis, diabetic neuropathy and spinal cord injuries

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What should women with suspected overflow incontinence be referred for

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Urodynamic testing

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Risk factors for urinary incontinence

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Increased age
Postmenopausal status
Increase BMI
Previous pregnancies and vaginal deliveries
Pelvic organ prolapse
Pelvic floor surgery
Neurological conditions, such as multiple sclerosis
Cognitive impairment and dementia
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Purpose of bimanual examination in urinary incontinence

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Examination should assess the pelvic tone and examine for:

Pelvic organ prolapse
Atrophic vaginitis
Urethral diverticulum
Pelvic masses

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Grading system used to assess strength of pelvic muscle contractions

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Modified Oxford grading system

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Initial ix for urinary incontinence

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Bladder diary
Urine dip
Post-void residual bladder volume

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Modifiable lifestyle factors contributing to urinary incontinence

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Caffeine consumption
Alcohol consumption
Medications
Body mass index (BMI)

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Questions to ask about severity of urinary incontinence

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Frequency of urination
Frequency of incontinence
Nighttime urination
Use of pads and changes of clothing

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Mx of stress incontinence

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Avoiding caffeine, diuretics and overfilling of the bladder

Avoid excessive or restricted fluid intake

Weight loss (if appropriate)

Supervised pelvic floor exercises for at least three months before considering surgery

Surgery

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Medication for stress incontinence

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Duloxetine is an SNRI antidepressant used second line where surgery is less preferred

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Surgical options for mx of stress incontinence

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Tension-free vaginal tape

Autologous sling procedures

Colposuspension

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Mx of urge incontinence

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Bladder retraining (gradually increasing the time between voiding) for at least six weeks is first-line

Anticholinergic medication, for example, oxybutynin, tolterodine and solifenacin

Invasive procedures where medical treatment fails

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Alternative to anticholinergic meds in urge incontinence mx

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Mirabegron is an alternative to anticholinergic medications

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Invasive options for OAB

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Botulinum toxin type A injection into the bladder wall

Percutaneous sacral nerve stimulation involves implanting a device in the back that stimulates the sacral nerves

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Mx of catheter-associated UTI

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No treatment if asymptomatic

Abx for 7 days if symptoms

Catheter changed asap

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Types of testicular cancer

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Seminomas

Non-seminomas

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Risk factors for testicular cancers
Undescended testes Male infertility Family history Increased height
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Presentation of testicular cancer
``` Painless non-tender lump Hard Irregular Non fluctuant No transillumination ```
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Association between gynaecomastia and testicular cancer
gynaecomastia (breast enlargement) can be a presentation of testicular cancer, particularly a rare type of tumour called a Leydig cell tumour
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IX in testicular cancer
Scrotal ultrasound AFP(teratomas) Beta-hCG(both teratomas and seminomas) LDH Staging CT
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Staging system used for testicular cancer
Royal Marsden staging system
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Common sites for mets from testicular cancer
Lymphatics Lungs Liver Brain
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Mx of testicular cancer
Surgery to remove the affected testicle (radical orchidectomy) – a prosthesis can be inserted Chemotherapy Radiotherapy Sperm banking
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Long term side effects of treatment for testicular cancer
``` Infertility Hypogonadism (testosterone replacement may be required) Peripheral neuropathy Hearing loss Lasting kidney, liver or heart damage Increased risk of cancer in the future ```
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Examination findings with hydrocele
The testicle is palpable within the hydrocele Soft, fluctuant and may be large Irreducible and has no bowel sounds (distinguishing it from a hernia) Transilluminated by shining torch through the skin, into the fluid (the testicle floats within the fluid)
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Causes of hydroceles
``` Idiopathic Testicular cancer Testicular torsion Epididymo-orchitis Trauma ```
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Mx of hydroceles
Exclude cancer Conservatively if idiopathic Surgery,aspiration or sclerotherapy in large and symptomatic cases
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What is a varicocele
veins in the pampiniform plexus become swollen
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Presentation of varicocele
Throbbing/dull pain or discomfort, worse on standing A dragging sensation Sub-fertility or infertility
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Which side to most varicoceles occur and what can it indicate
The right testicular vein drains directly into the inferior vena cava. The left testicular vein drains into the left renal vein. Most varicoceles (90%) occur on the left due to increased resistance in the left testicular vein. A left-sided varicocele can indicate an obstruction of the left testicular vein caused by a renal cell carcinoma.
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Examination findings in varicocele
A scrotal mass that feels like a “bag of worms” More prominent on standing Disappears when lying down Asymmetry in testicular size if the varicocele has affected the growth of the testicle
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Mx of varicoceles
Uncomplicated cases can be managed conservatively. Surgery or endovascular embolisation may be indicated for pain, testicular atrophy or infertility.
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Examination findings - epididymal cysts
``` Soft, round lump Typically at the top of the testicle Associated with the epididymis Separate from the testicle May be able to transilluminate large cysts ```
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Mx of epididymal cysts
Usually harmless Can occasionally cause pain/discomfort - may need removal Can be torsion of cyst causing acute pain and swelling
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Most common types of RCCs
``` Clear cell(80%) Papillary(15%) ```
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Risk factors for RCC
``` Smoking Obesity Hypertension End-stage renal failure Von Hippel-Lindau Disease Tuberous sclerosis ```
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Presentation of RCC
Haematuria Vague loin pain Non-specific symptoms of cancer Asymptomatic
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When should patients be referred for haematuria
Aged over 45 with unexplained visible haematuria, either without a UTI or persisting after treatment for a UTI
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What does cannonball metastases refer to
“Cannonball metastases” in the lungs are a classic feature of metastatic renal cell carcinoma. These appear as clearly-defined circular opacities scattered throughout the lung fields on a chest x-ray.
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Parneoplastic features of RCC
Polycythaemia Hypercalcaemia HTN Stauffer's syndrome
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Staging system for RCC
TNM
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Mx of RCC- surgical
Partial nephrectomy Radical nephrectomy MDT
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Mx of RCC - less invasive procedures
Arterial embolisation Percutaneous cryotherapy Radiofrequency ablation Chemo/radiotherapy
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Mx of renal stones pain - medication
NSAIDs(diclofenac)
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Why is clotting an important investigation in renal stones management
if percutaneous intervention planned
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Main imaging ix in renal stones
non-contrast CT KUB within 14 hrs of admission Ultrasound
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Mx of renal stones <5mm
will usually pass spontaneously(within 4 weeks)
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Mx of renal stones < 2cm in aggregate
Shockwave lithotripsy
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Mx of renal stones < 2 cm in pregnant females
Ureteroscopy
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Mx of complex renal calculi and staghorn calculi
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy