Bangkok Hospital Incontinence Clinic
About Urinary incontinence
Urinary incontinence (UI) is the inability to hold urine until reaching a
toilet. It is a common disorder, afflicting millions of people throughout the
world. It is more commonly found among the elderly, and is more likely to
afflict women than men. UI is diagnosed by a complete physical focusing on the
nervous system, reproductive organs and urinary samples.
Although relatively common with older people, UI is not an inevitable
consequence of aging. It is usually a sign of an underlying problem related to
the disease or the result of certain medications. Women are more prone to UI
during pregnancy, childbirth and after the onset of menopause.
There are many types of UI, but the most common are stress incontinence and
urge incontinence. Stress incontinence generally involves involuntary loss of
urine while coughing, sneezing, or physical activity. Urge incontinence applies
to the inability to hold urine until reaching a toilet. It is often associated
with diseases like diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, bladder infections, or
multiple sclerosis.
Treatments for UI include the following:
- Behavioral therapies designed to help patients regain control of their
bladder
- Pelvic muscle rehabilitation
- Medication
- Surgery where the UI is caused by correctable structural problems such as an
abnormally positioned bladder
- Modifications in the diet, including eliminating caffeine and alcohol
The Incontinence Clinic at the Bangkok Hospital Medical Center is here to
help. If you are suffering from UI, please contact our clinic today for a
complete diagnosis – more often than not, the condition can be corrected.
For more information, please contact
Bangkok Urological Center
Tel. (662) 310 3009, (662) 755 1009
Email :
info@bangkokhospital.com