Urinary incontinence is a condition where the patient lacks control of their bladder. Because of this, urine can leak out by accident. Urinary incontinence can be disruptive and often leads to other issues, such as skin problems and urinary tract infections.
There are several types of urinary incontinence:
Stress Incontinence
Stress incontinence is when your bladder leaks because it experiences a pressure. This can be as simple as leaking when working out or even coughing. Women who have given birth and men who have had prostate surgery are at higher risk of experiencing stress incontinence.
Urge Incontinence
Urge incontinence causes an intense urge to urinate. It is often strong enough to cause leaking before reaching a toilet. This can especially be a problem for people suffering from neurological disorders.
Overflow incontinence
Overflow incontinence occurs when the bladder is never completely empty and instead, your bladder leaks the leftover urine. Men with a larger prostate and people who have experienced a spinal cord injury may have a greater chance facing this issue.
Functional Incontinence
Functional incontinence happens when the individual cannot get to the toilet in time because of another condition. People with disorders that affect their movement, such as arthritis, sometimes struggle with this.
Our team provides the technology of the Emsella chair in Alexandria to help patients strengthen their pelvic muscles and take back control of their bladder. We want patients to empower themselves and prevent any other conditions that can come from urinary incontinence. Reach out to a member of our team to learn how you can treat your urinary incontinence and stop it from disrupting your life with Emsella.