Urinary Incontinence Flashcards

1
Q

what is urinary incontinence

A

involuntary voiding

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2
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what are the three kinds

A

stress incontinence
over flow incontinence
overactive bladder

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3
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What are causes of stress incontinence

A

weak sphincter
changes in urethro- vesicular angle (after childbirth)
increase intra abdominal pressure

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4
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what are causes of over flow incontinence

A

intravesicular pressure is greater than urethral pressure

retention and bladder obstruction

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5
Q

what are causes of overactive bladder incontinence

A

hyperactive detrusor muscle

neurogenic/ myogenic problems

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6
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Treatment

A

drugs
- alpha adrenergic agonists to strengthen sphincter
Surgery
- artificial/ prosthesis sphincter

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