Female Incontinence
Do you struggle with female incontinence; the sudden, unexpected loss of bladder control? Do you find yourself rushing to the bathroom but can’t get there in time? Urinary incontinence is defined as the involuntary loss of urine or bladder control. It affects millions of Americans, both men, and women. Unfortunately, many men and women believe incontinence is a natural effect of aging to live with and do not know that multiple treatment options are available.
Types of Urinary Incontinence
STRESS INCONTINENCE
It is the most common kind of female urinary incontinence and affects more women than men. Occurs when sudden pressure is placed on the bladder by the lower stomach muscles, such as when laughing, coughing, sneezing, jumping, or jogging. The pelvic muscles may be weakened by pregnancy and childbirth or other conditions (e.g., obesity, menopause, or constipation), making urinary retention difficult. The condition can have a significant impact on a female’s quality of life, as it can disrupt normal day-to-day activities.
URGE INCONTINENCE
This type of incontinence occurs with the sudden urge to urinate that may be so strong that it is difficult to reach the bathroom in time before an accident occurs. Urge incontinence can occur as a result of an overactive bladder or a urinary tract infection (UTI). Physicians at Health Orlando offer state of the art treatments to treat urinary incontinence.
OVERFLOW INCONTINENCE
Occurs when the bladder becomes overfilled because it cannot empty completely. Typically, some type of obstruction or blockage (e.g., constipation, tumor, or [in men] enlarged prostate gland) leads to the difficulty in not being able to fully empty your bladder. This condition is more common in men than women; yet, it is still a contributor to female urinary incontinence.
TREATMENT
BOTOX
Botulinum toxin type A (Botox) injections into the muscle of the urinary bladder have been found to be effective at relaxing the nerves and muscles responsible for urge female urinary incontinence. It should be noted that Botox is generally prescribed to women only if other first-line medications have not been successful for female urinary incontinence treatment. The injections can provide several months of relief and can be repeated once the effects have worn off.
NEUROMODULATION
Percutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation (PTNS) is a simple office procedure that requires placing a small electrode in the tibial nerve of the leg, it is possible to regulate the nerve function that triggers overactive bladder and other female urinary incontinence issues. Interstim – Medtronic’s sacral neuromodulation system (SNS, better known as Interstim) is a procedure for female urinary incontinence treatment in which a small device (SNS) is surgically implanted in the lower back to stimulate the sacral nerves that control bladder and bowel function. The device helps women regain control of their bladder function.
SLING
Mid-Urethral Sling – During this surgical procedure, a small strip of artificial mesh or tissue is placed around the urethra (the urine channel which drains the bladder) to help support the to help support the urethra, if it becomes weak with age and often after childbirth. The procedure is often very helpful for cases of stress female urinary incontinence.
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