Condition / Urge incontinence
i've got...
- Adenomyosis
- Bacterial vaginosis
- Candidiasis (thrush)
- Cervical cancer
- Dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB)
- Endocrine problems
- Endometrial cancer
- Endometrial polyps
- Endometriosis
- Fibroids
- Functional incontinence
- Menopause
- Normal for you (dysmenorrhoea)
- Ovarian cancer
- Ovarian cysts
- Pelvic infection
- Perimenopausal bleeding
- Period problems
- Polycystic ovarian syndrome
- Precancerous cells in cervix
- Pregnancy
- Stress incontinence
- Subfertility
- Urge incontinence
- Uterine adhesion
- Uterovaginal prolapse
- Vulval cancer
which means...
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Urge incontinence
This is where there is an urge to pass urine and you are unable to reach the toilet in time. It is due to the bladder and its nerve control malfunctioning, leading you to believe there is an urgent need to pass urine when there is not. It means you end up going to the toilet quite a lot, often to pass only small amounts of urine.
How does it happen?
A lack of estrogen after the menopause, infection, drugs can all lead to the problem. Sometimes it is unclear what the underlying problem is. Drinks containing caffeine, such as tea and coffee, make the kidneys produce more urine, which means you need to pass water more often. Alcohol has a similar effect. Injury to the brain, or diseases of the blood vessels of the brain, such as Parkinson's disease, dementia, multiple sclerosis or diabetes can also lead to incontinence.
Getting help
If you wish to make an appointment to seek further advice and or treatment, please contact Dr Harrington's secretary.