Urinary Incontinence Treatment
Regain Your Confidence and Comfort with Urinary Incontinence Treatment
Understanding Types and Symptoms of Urinary Incontinence
Urinary incontinence, the involuntary leakage of urine, is a common condition that can occur more frequently in women, especially after childbirth, during menopause, or as age advances. It can also manifest in young women with recurrent urinary tract infections. However, the treatment for this condition is possible, and at our clinic, Op. Dr. Yeliz Akçelik provides patients with a comprehensive evaluation to determine the most suitable treatment method.
Types and Symptoms of Urinary Incontinence:
Stress Incontinence: Leakage of urine during activities such as coughing, sneezing, laughing, or exercise.
Urge Incontinence (Overactive Bladder): Characterized by a sudden urge to urinate, making bladder control difficult.
Mixed Type: Includes symptoms of both stress incontinence and urge incontinence.
Overflow Incontinence: Leakage of urine due to incomplete bladder emptying.
Causes of Urinary Incontinence
This condition can result from weakening of the pelvic floor muscles or nerve damage. Risk factors include childbirth, menopause, aging, obesity, and certain medical conditions.
Diagnosis and Treatment Process
During the diagnosis process, a detailed analysis is conducted, including reviewing medical history, physical examination, urine tests, bladder ultrasound, and urodynamic tests. Based on this comprehensive evaluation, a personalized treatment plan is prepared for the patient.
Treatment options include:
Lifestyle Changes: Addressing constipation if present, reducing caffeine and alcohol intake, bladder training, and regular pelvic floor muscle exercises.
Medication: Prescription of medications that improve bladder control, especially recommended for patients with overactive bladder.
Physiotherapy: Implementation of specialized exercise programs to strengthen pelvic floor muscles.
Device-Assisted Therapy: Offering supportive treatments such as vaginal pessaries or neuromodulation devices to enhance bladder control.
Surgical Intervention: Providing surgical methods to establish bladder control in severe cases where other treatments fail. Surgical procedures performed include TOT (Transobturator Tape) or TVT (Tension-Free Vaginal Tape).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is urinary incontinence?Urinary incontinence refers to the involuntary leakage of urine.
What types of urinary incontinence exist?There are various types, including stress, urge, mixed, and overflow incontinence.
What causes urinary incontinence?It can result from pelvic floor muscle weakness, nerve damage, childbirth, menopause, aging, among other factors.
How is urinary incontinence diagnosed?Diagnosis involves a thorough medical history review, physical examination, urine tests, ultrasound, and urodynamic tests.
How is urinary incontinence treated?Treatment includes lifestyle changes, medication, physiotherapy, device-assisted therapy, or surgical intervention (TOT, TVT).
Is exercise helpful for urinary incontinence?Exercises that strengthen pelvic floor muscles can improve bladder control.
Is surgery always necessary?Surgery is typically considered when other treatments are ineffective.
Is medication effective?Medication can be effective, particularly for patients with overactive bladder or mixed type incontinence.
What impact does urinary incontinence have on quality of life?It can lead to loss of confidence, social isolation, and limitations in daily activities.
If you're experiencing urinary incontinence, contact our clinic to improve your quality of life and comfort under the care of Op. Dr. Yeliz Akçelik.
