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Urge Incontinence
Urge incontinence involves a strong, sudden need to urinate, followed by a bladder contraction, which results in leakage.
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Symptoms
Sudden and urgent need to urinate (urinary urgency; Frequent urination, in the daytime and at night; Abdominal distenti...
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Causes
A person's ability to hold urine and maintain continence depends on normal function of the lower urinary tract, the kid...
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Tests
A physical examination will include examination of the abdomen and rectum. Women will also have a pelvic exam. Men will...
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Treatments
There are several different approaches that may be used in managing and treating urge incontinence. If evidence of infe...
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Drugs
darifenacin
dicyclomine
flavoxate
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Risk Factors
Benign enlargement of prostate
Bladder outlet obstruction
Elderly
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Complications
Physical complications are rare, but psychosocial problems may arise, particularly if incontinence results from an inab...
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Prevention
Early initiation of bladder retraining techniques may be useful in reducing the severity of symptoms.
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Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider for an appointment if symptoms are causing you problems, if pelvic discomfort or burning...
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