Urinary incontinence is a common condition affecting up to 50% of women and up to 10% of men. At Urology Specialists of Cypress, in Cypress, Texas, experienced urologist James Stocks, MD, specializes in diagnosing and treating various types of urinary incontinence, including stress, urge, and overflow incontinence. Call Urology Specialists of Cypress today to schedule a urinary incontinence appointment, or book your visit online.
Yes. Urinary incontinence is the medical term for a loss of bladder control. Millions of men and women experience urinary incontinence but often delay treatment because of embarrassment and stigma.
Fortunately, various treatments can reduce the frequency of accidents and improve your quality of life.
Urology Specialists of Cypress diagnoses and treats various types of urinary incontinence, including the following:
Stress incontinence occurs because of excess pressure on your bladder. For example, you might have accidents if you cough, sneeze, laugh, or lift something heavy.
Urge incontinence triggers a sudden and intense urge to urinate, followed by a sudden void. Various medical conditions can cause urge incontinence, including bladder infections, nerve damage, and diabetes.
Overflow incontinence happens when your bladder can’t empty completely.
Functional incontinence affects your ability to get to the toilet before urinating. For example, if you have a health problem that affects your mobility or cognitive function, you might have difficulty unzipping your zipper.
Mixed incontinence occurs when you have more than one type of urinary incontinence.
No matter your type of incontinence, managing and preventing it from worsening is possible.
Your Urology Specialists of Cypress provider reviews your medical records, discusses your symptoms, and completes a physical exam. Then, they order several tests, including:
During urinalysis, you urinate into a cup your provider sends to a lab for testing. The lab analyzes your sample for signs of infection, drops of blood, or other abnormalities.
During postvoid residual measurement, you urinate into a cup. Your provider then performs a bladder ultrasound to see how much urine remains.
If there’s lots of urine still in your bladder, it might indicate a urinary tract obstruction or a problem with the nerves and muscles that control your bladder.
Urology Specialists of Cypress treat urinary incontinence using a conservative and patient-centered approach. Your urologist might recommend:
If you’re a woman with incontinence, your provider might prescribe a medical device, like a urethral insert to prevent leakage, or a pessary to support your pelvic floor muscles.
Call Urology Specialists of Cypress today to explore the treatments for urinary incontinence, or book your appointment online.