Incontinence
The women's services program at North Okaloosa Medical Center offers specialized services for women of all ages.
Urinary Incontinence: A Common Issue
According to experts, about 15 million adult women in the United States experience urinary incontinence, the involuntary loss of urine that often occurs as a result of a laugh, cough, sneeze or lift. Some women may also wake often at night to urinate or experience an uncontrollable urge to go to the bathroom. Urinary incontinence is also known as the involuntary leakage of urine and can be a bothersome and often embarrassing condition for the large number of women in the U.S. who suffer from it. When a person has this issue, the most commonplace actions, such as coughing or laughing, can put pressure on the bladder and cause it to unexpectedly leak. North Okaloosa Medical Center offers non-invasive methods for treating urinary incontinence, minimizing discomfort and embarrassment.
Why It Happens
There isn't a single reason or cause for this condition. Aging, certain medical conditions, infections, medications, obesity, pregnancy and childbirth all contribute to urinary incontinence. Though it becomes more common as women age, this problem is not an inevitable part of life.
While many women believe it's a normal result of childbirth or a natural part of aging, most of the time, incontinence can be greatly improved, if not cured, with proper treatment.
Factors that can cause urinary incontinence:
Treating the Problem
Fortunately, both nonsurgical and surgical treatment options are available and can provide meaningful improvement or elimination of symptoms. Evaluation and diagnosis of urinary incontinence involves a complete medical history review, a physical and questions about urinary habits. Testing can determine exactly what is causing the leakage and what treatment plan is right for you. There are both surgical and non-surgical methods of treatment, including medication, physical therapy and outpatient surgeries.
Appointments include an evaluation of your medical history, a full physical and tests that can determine exactly what is causing the problem. From this information, your physician will determine the best course of treatment.
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