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Incontinence (2)

Incontinence is the inability to control the passage of urine or feces.

Both are symptoms of an underlying medical condition, not a disease in themselves.

Urinary incontinence affects many Australians.

More than 20 million women and 6 million men have or have had episodes of incontinence in America.

It occurs during a malfunction of the urinary system, which is composed of two kidneys, two ureters, a bladder and a urethra. The kidneys produce urine, which is moved to the bladder by the tube like ureters. Urine is stored in the bladder until it is passed from the body through the urethra.

There are several types of urinary incontinence.

Stress incontinence occurs when an increase in pressure in the abdomen forces the urinary sphincter muscle that surrounds the urethra to open unexpectantly causing urine to leak. Stress incontinence may occur from activities such as coughing or exercising.

Urge incontinence is another type of urinary incontinence. This form occurs when the bladder unnecessarily contracts and can cause an abrupt, overwhelming urge to urinate followed by urine leakage.

A third type of urinary incontinence, known as mixed incontinence, occurs when the patient has more than one type of incontinence, usually stress and urge incontinence.

There are many possible causes for urinary incontinence.

Among conditions that can lead to chronic incontinence are pregnancy and childbirth, hormonal changes following menopause, changes in a man's prostate gland and neurological disorders.

In addition to a physical examination, several medical tests may be performed to diagnose the cause of urinary incontinence.

Treatment can be divided into four categories – behavioral techniques, medications, medical devices this is where TENS/EMS comes in and surgery.

Pelvic muscle exercises and bladder training programs also may help reduce or prevent urinary incontinence.

More to come on the TENS/EMS MK111 machine

Posted by Peter Thornton at 9:09 AM on Wednesday, March 12, 2008

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