W12 Urinary incontinence and Urinary retention (GM)

Question 1

Definition of Nocturnal enuresis?

Answer 1

Commonly known as bedwetting, refers to involuntary urination during sleep, especially at night, beyond the
age where bladder control is typically established.

Question 2

Urinary incontinence vs Urinary retention

Answer 2

Urinary Incontinence - refers to the involuntary loss or leakage of urine, leading to an inability to control urination.

Urinary retention - refers to the inability to empty the bladder completely or at all, leading to the accumulation of urine in the bladder.

Question 3

What are the types of urinary incontinence? (5)

Answer 3

Urgency
Stress
Mixed
Overflow
Continuous