urinary incontinence Flashcards
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Risk factors
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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
2
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urge incontinence
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Urge incontinence is caused by overactivity of the detrusor muscle of the bladder.
3
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stress incontinence
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Stress incontinence is due to weakness of the pelvic floor and sphincter muscles.
4
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mixed incontinence
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Mixed incontinence refers to a combination of urge incontinence and stress incontinence.
5
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Overflow Incontinence
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Overflow incontinence can occur when there is chronic urinary retention due to an obstruction to the outflow of urine
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