Bladder Incontinence, 2024
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"Bladder incontinence is a condition mainly seen in women. It is when the bladder muscles become too weak to hold the bladder. On the left inside the trifold you can see 4 different types of incontinence. Stressed, is where the abdomen puts pressure onto the bladder. Urgency is where you suddenly need to pee. Mixed is a combination of both stress and urgency. And Overflow, is when the bladder doesn't empty completely. And on the right I have drawn out scientific illustrations of both sex male and female bladder, though it is mostly seen in women it is also seen in men. I have labeled where the pelvic floor muscles are. "Medical condition description :
Urinary incontinence is a medical condition that is characterized by the involuntary leakage of urine that is caused by the loss of bladder control. The loss of bladder control comes from the lower urinary tract's storage loss its function, which can be brought on by damage to nerves controlling the bladder, obstruction to urine flow or improper activation of the bladder muscles. Some signs and symptoms a patient may experience with urinary incontinence can include involuntary leakage of urine, nocturia, urinary urgency, and incomplete emptying of the bladder. The initial response to Urinary incontinence can impact the patient’s emotional well being because they may feel embarrassed, frustrated, ashamed. At times these feelings can lead to depression because they have no control over their bladder’s function as they may feel that they have lost their power and independence. Educating patients on staying hydrated and to avoid spicy food, caffeine and alcohol will decrease bladder irritation. Also doing Kegel exercises help tighten and relax bladder muscles in order to control urine flow and strengthen the pelvic floor muscle ((Huang & Chang 2023).
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