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Urinary Incontinence - Coggle Diagram
Urinary Incontinence
Treatment
Behavioral techniques
Bladder training
Double voiding
Scheduled toilet trips
Fluid and diet management
Pelvic floor muscle exercises
Medications
Anticholinergics
Mirabegron
Alpha blockers
Topical estrogen
Electrical stimulation
Medical devices
Urethral insert
Pessary
Interventional therapies
Bulking material injections
Onabotulinum A (botox)
Nerve stimulators
Surgeries
Sling procedure
Bladder neck suspension
Prolapse surgery
Artificial urinary sphincter
Absorbent pads and catheters
Pads and protective garments
Catheter
Causes
Temporary urinary incompetence:
certain drinks, foods and medications that act like diuretics, e.g. alcohol, caffeine, carbonated drinks, spicy food, heart and blood pressure medications, sedatives and muscle relaxants.
Urinary tract infection
Constipation
Persistent urinary incontinence
Pregnancy
Childbirth
Changes with age
Menopause
Enlarged prostate
Prostate cancer
Obstruction
Neurological disorders
Risk Factors
Gender
Age
Being overweight
Smoking
Family history
Diabetes
Types:
Stress incontinence
Urge incontinence
Overflow incontinence
Functional incontinence
Mixed incontinence
Complications
Skin problems
Urinary tract infections
Impacts on personal life
Prevention
Maintain a healthy weight
Practice pelvic floor exercises
Avoid bladder irritants, such as caffeine, alcohol and acidic foods
Eating more fiber, which can prevent constipation, a cause of urinary incontinence
No smoking