How many types of urinary incontinence are there?

Written by Wang Shuai
Urology
Updated on November 20, 2024
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Urinary incontinence refers to the uncontrolled release of urine through the urethra. There are several types of urinary incontinence, including urge incontinence, stress incontinence, overflow incontinence, and true incontinence, each requiring treatment tailored to the specific type. The most common type is stress incontinence, which is often seen in women who have given birth. It is mainly caused by relaxation of the bladder sphincter and typically occurs when sudden increases in abdominal pressure, such as during coughing, laughing, or lifting heavy objects, cause urine to flow from the urethra. If the symptoms are mild, improvement can be achieved through exercises for the pelvic floor and bladder sphincter muscles. If the symptoms are severe, surgical treatment is recommended.

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Does postpartum urinary incontinence require surgery?

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What department should I go to for fecal incontinence?

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Causes of stress urinary incontinence

The onset of stress urinary incontinence primarily refers to the phenomenon where a sudden increase in abdominal pressure during activities such as laughing, sneezing, lifting heavy objects, or jumping rope causes a small amount of urine to leak from the urethra. The main cause of stress urinary incontinence is due to the relaxation of the detrusor muscle, commonly seen in women who have had multiple vaginal deliveries. Treatment for this condition should be based on the severity of the incontinence. For mild incontinence, it can be improved through functional exercises of the detrusor muscle and pelvic floor muscle training. For moderate to severe stress urinary incontinence, surgical treatment is recommended.

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How to treat stress urinary incontinence?

Stress urinary incontinence is commonly seen in women who have given birth, with the likelihood of occurring increasing with the number of childbirths. It primarily manifests as urine leakage through the urethral opening when there is an increase in abdominal pressure from coughing, sneezing, laughing, or lifting heavy objects. For mild urinary incontinence, improvement can be achieved through pelvic floor and urinary sphincter muscle exercises. For moderate to severe stress urinary incontinence, it is recommended to seek surgical treatment early. This can involve mid-urethral sling procedures to control urination. Post-surgery, it is also necessary to minimize situations that suddenly increase intra-abdominal pressure.