Urinary Incontinence and Prolapse Flashcards
What is stress UI?
on effort/ exertion
What is urgency UI?
immediately preceded by urgency
What is OAB?
urgency that occurs with or iwthout incontinence; usually with freq and nocturia
What is OAB dry?
OAB wtihout incontinence
What is the aetiology of urinary incontinence?
age; parity; obesity; pregnnacy; obsetric history; menopause; UTI; smoking; FHx
What are “storage” symptoms?
frequency; nocturia; urgency; UUI; SUI; constant leak
What does a constant leak of urine suggest?
fistula
What are voiding symptoms?
hesitancy; straining to void; poor flow
What do voiding symptoms suggest?
obstruction
What do postmicturition symptoms?
prolapse- urine sitting that is hard to get out
What are postmicturition symptoms?
incontinence; incomplete emptying
What should be done for an examination with urinary incontinence?
BMI; abdo exam; vaginal exam; PR; cognitive impairment
What causes OAB and UUI?
detrusor muscle contracts frequently and involuntarily
What causes SUI?
urethral hypermobility; urethral sphincter weakness
What causes urethral sphincter weakness in women?
trauma; hypoestrogenism; aging; surgical procedures
What is urethral hypermobility?
excessive displacement of the urethra and bldder neck during exertion and increased abdo pressure
What are hte investigations for UI?
UA; post void resiudal USS; urodynamics; cystoscopy
What are the lifestyle interventions with UI?
caffeine; fluid intake; weight loss