Urinary incontinence in adults |
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| Authors: | Altaf MangeraChristopher R. Chapple |
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| Affiliation: | Altaf Mangera MB ChB(Hons) MRCS is a Urological Research Fellow in the Department of Urology Research, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, UK. Conflicts of interest: none declared Christopher R Chapple BSc MD FRCS is visiting Professor of Urology at Sheffield Hallam University and Consultant Urological Surgeon at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, UK. Conflicts of interest: none declared |
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| Abstract: | Urinary incontinence (UI) is a condition where involuntary loss of urine occurs. This is often very bothersome, distressing and affects an individual’s quality of life and productivity. It may be classified into different types and treated accordingly. It affects millions of people worldwide and many sufferers fail to seek help due to the attached social stigma. Nevertheless, the number of patients receiving treatment for incontinence is still high and the success rates good. Therefore it is imperative that UI is identified and assessed early so that treatment may be commenced as soon as possible. We will discuss in detail the assessment and management of the different types of UI in adults. |
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| Keywords: | Continence lower urinary tract mixed urinary incontinence overactive bladder syndrome pharmacotherapy stress incontinence surgery urgency incontinence urinary incontinence |
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