Urinary incontinence Flashcards
1
Q
What is incontinence?
A
It is the involuntary voiding or leakage of urine producing social and unhygienic problems
2
Q
What is urge incontinence?
A
The inability to control the reflex bladder contractions and the patient leaks uncontrollably
3
Q
What is overflow incontinence?
A
It is incontinence caused by some sort of obstruction (like an enlarged prostate) that causes continuous dribbling as a result of increased volume
4
Q
What is stress incontinence?
A
It is incontinence caused by increased pressure from coughing, laughter, walking in the absence of detrusor contraction
