Overactive bladder; Detrusor instability; Detrusor hyperreflexia; Irritable bladder; Spasmodic bladder; Unstable bladder; Incontinence - urge; Bladder spasms
The choice of treatment will depend on how severe the symptoms are, and how much they interfere with your lifestyle. There are three main treatment approaches for urge incontinence: medication, retraining, and surgery.
MEDICATION
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Prevention Most women do not need to worry about preventing urinary incontinence. This problem can be treated once it begins. If you are considering... Read more »
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Urinary incontinence is the inability to control urination.There are five types of urinary incontinence: stress incontinence, urge incontinence,... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Loss of bladder control; Uncontrollable urination; Urination - uncontrollable; Incontinence - urinaryHome CareSee your doctor for an initial... Read more »