What should I do about urinary incontinence due to brain atrophy?

Written by Shi De Quan
Neurology
Updated on February 13, 2025
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Urinary incontinence due to brain atrophy is mainly because the brain centers controlling urination and defecation have atrophied. This can be caused by vascular reasons leading to brain atrophy, such as cerebral infarction or hemorrhage affecting the adjacent centrolobular region, leading to urinary incontinence. Therefore, treatment should primarily target the underlying disease. Rehabilitation treatments are recommended, particularly traditional Chinese medicine methods like acupuncture and moxibustion. Modern rehabilitation, establishing regular urinary habits, and pelvic floor rehabilitation are also beneficial for treating urinary incontinence. Additionally, both traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine can be used for treatment.

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Where is there a specialty for urinary incontinence?

Generally speaking, urinary incontinence falls under the category of urology, though some aspects could also be seen by specialists in men's health, who can effectively treat symptoms of urinary incontinence. Generally, it is recommended that patients seek examination and treatment in public hospitals, as the treatment provided in private hospitals is often not as reliable. For patients with urinary incontinence, it is advisable to consult the urology department if visiting a hospital. The urology department primarily deals with diseases of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. Typically, urinary incontinence involves issues with the urethra or bladder, which can lead to incontinence. Therefore, it is advisable for patients to visit a reputable public hospital and consult the urology department.

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Why do lactating women experience urinary incontinence?

Under normal circumstances, postpartum women might experience mild urinary incontinence due to incomplete recovery of pelvic floor muscle function, which is within the normal physiological range. If urinary incontinence persists throughout the entire breastfeeding period, it is considered that there may be an abnormal illness. Due to the stimulating effect on the pelvic muscles during childbirth, it is easy for the pelvic floor muscles to become relaxed. If not properly repaired after childbirth, this can lead to urinary incontinence. Persistent urinary incontinence may affect normal life and work, requiring timely medical consultation and examination. If there are no other ways to improve, surgical repair treatment might be necessary.

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What should I do about urinary incontinence due to brain atrophy?

Urinary incontinence due to brain atrophy is mainly because the brain centers controlling urination and defecation have atrophied. This can be caused by vascular reasons leading to brain atrophy, such as cerebral infarction or hemorrhage affecting the adjacent centrolobular region, leading to urinary incontinence. Therefore, treatment should primarily target the underlying disease. Rehabilitation treatments are recommended, particularly traditional Chinese medicine methods like acupuncture and moxibustion. Modern rehabilitation, establishing regular urinary habits, and pelvic floor rehabilitation are also beneficial for treating urinary incontinence. Additionally, both traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine can be used for treatment.

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Can elderly people with prostate enlargement experience urinary incontinence?

In the advanced stages of lower urinary tract obstructive diseases caused by prostate enlargement, overflow urinary incontinence can occur. After chronic urinary retention caused by prostate enlargement, if the bladder is extremely full, the pressure inside the bladder can exceed the resistance of the normal urethral sphincter, allowing urine to overflow through the urethra. Additionally, pressure incontinence can also be caused by damage to the external urethral sphincter or to the perineal and urethral areas following prostate surgery due to prostate enlargement.

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What should be done about postpartum urinary incontinence in women?

Generally, women are prone to urinary incontinence after childbirth. Normally, due to the significant increase in uterine pressure during childbirth, which compresses the bladder, or damage to the anterior vaginal wall, postpartum urinary incontinence can occur. If urinary incontinence is confirmed, it is still necessary to observe temporarily. Postpartum urinary incontinence can generally last three to six months, and the bladder will recover to its pre-pregnancy state. During this period, it is best to wear thicker clothes and trousers, use a pad, and maintain cleanliness of the vulva. If the symptoms of urinary incontinence cannot be alleviated, it is still necessary to perform pelvic floor exercises or undergo symptomatic surgical treatment.