Urinary incontinence

Overview Over 65 million people in the United States are affected by and experience signs of urinary incontinence, which relates to a direct cost of $1.7B. Urinary incontinence, UI, is broken down in five distinct categories. Stress urinary incontinence is categorized by urine leakage due to weakened pelvic floor muscles and may occur when pressure is placed on the bladder. Causes include, but are not limited to exercise, sneezing, coughing, pregnancy, and prostate surgery. Urge incontinence is classified by an overactive bladder creating a feeling of need to relieve urine with causes related to damaged bladders and nerves. Functional incontinence is a secondary effect of not being able to get to the restroom. Causes are mental or physically…

might a person feel if diagnosed with Urinary incontinence? When people hear the term “urinary incontinence” they may want to run because it’s an embarrassing thing to NOT be able to control your own bladder. It’s embarrassing and down grading. This paper will provide information regarding the different types of urinary incontinence, suggestions on how to manage incontinence and how to approach someone with this diagnosis to hopefully decrease the negative impressions. What is Urinary…

Urinary incontinence is the lack of ability to control bladder and urinary system functions. This condition can be induced or worsened by stress. Urinary incontinence is more common in women. There are many options for treatment, most of which involve surgery. Some examples of surgical treatment are: tension-free slings, conventional slings, and suspension procedures. There three different types of tension-free slings: retropubic, transobturator, and single incision mini. Patients should take…

Urinary Incontinence among the Elderly Population Urinary incontinence (UI) is a common lower urinary tract dysfunction defined by the International Continence Society (ICS) as an involuntary loss of urine resulting in social or hygienic problems (Abrams et al 2009). Essentially, urinary incontinence is understood as leakage of urine that occurs beyond the control of the individual. In the elderly population, urinary incontinence greatly impacts the quality of life and is characterized…

Urinary incontinence is when you urinate when you do not mean to (involuntarily). What are the causes? There are many possible causes of urinary incontinence, including: Medicines. Infections. Enlargement of the prostate in men. The prostate is a gland near the bladder. When it gets too big, it can cause overflow of urine from the bladder. Surgery. Diseases that affect the nerves or spinal cord (neurological diseases). Emotional factors. What increases the risk? What are the signs or symptoms?…

reported that as many as 25% of boys and 15% of girls were enuretic at the age of 6 years, with as many as 8% of boys and 4% of girls still enuretic at the age of 12 years.” There are primary elimination disorders and secondary elimination disorders. Primary enuresis/encopresis indicates that a child never accomplished bladder/bowel continence; it is usually due to maturational and /or physiological delays. Secondary enuresis/encopresis is when a child achieved bladder/bowel continence for at…

Article Critique: Urinary Incontinance In overall, this paper summarizes and analyzes Systematic Review of the Management of Incontinence and Promotion of Continence in Older People in Care Homes by Roe et al. (2011). The article was selected for critique because it provides an evidence-based outlook on the prevalence and management of urinary incontinence (UI), one of the most common illnesses among people age 65 and above. The outcome of this research is instrumental in understanding…

Community Health Resource Paper: Chronicity in the Context of Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Chronic Urinary Incontinence Chronic illness is defined as “the irreversible presence, accumulation, or latency of diseased states that involve the total human environment for supportive care and self-care, maintenance of function, and prevention of further disability” (Curtin & Lubkin, 1995, p. 6). Though the specifics of this definition can be contentious, for the purposes of this paper, any disease which…

Synthetic plastic makes up this device, which appears to be a net with very small holes. When treating pelvic organ prolapse, surgeons insert the medical device transvaginally to support the bladder, bowels and uterus and make certain they do not descend into the vagina. For those suffering from stress urinary incontinence, the transvaginal mesh works to support the urethra and prevent urine from involuntarily leaking. Unfortunately, almost 4,000 patients reported adverse effects with use of…

undertaking steps to reduce and prevent his future fall for better health outcomes. Another approach, holistic care is important in Mr Tylor’ fall prevention care plan. This is because along with physical care like exercise and mobility aids, Mr Tylor requires care for his loneliness, other health issues like diabetes, vision problem and incontinence, environmental care by eliminating home hazards, emotional care by family support, spiritual and cultural care by community involvement. Thus,…