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Stress urinary incontinence is a very common type of incontinence affecting both men and women, but more common among women. Stress urinary incontinence may be caused by normal causes or due to medical negligence. Understanding the causes will allow to individuals that suffer from incontinence to exactly pinpoint the cause of their condition. Stress Urinary Incontinence Causes Weakened abdominal muscles that support the bladder and the urethra won’t be able to fulfill their role and will lead to urine leaks. SUI can be caused by the following: - Infections;
- Birth defects;
- Pregnancy, childbirth;
- Age;
- Pelvic surgery;
- Complication after transvaginal mesh surgery;
- Neurologic diseases.
The signs and symptoms of stress urinary incontinence No matter what gender the person suffering from SUI is, the symptoms are the same and come as urine leaks during the following actions: - Sneezing;
- Coughing;
- Laughing;
- Sexual activity;
- Standing up.
Treatment options for stress urinary incontinence Despite popular belief, there are treatment options to effectively combat stress urinary incontinence. These treatment options include: - Magnetic therapy;
- Biofeedback therapy;
- Surgery;
- Pelvic floor stimulation;
- Vaginal weight training;
- Bladder retraining;
- Pelvic muscle rehabilitation.
There are also a series of medications that may treat incontinence like oxybutynin, fesoterodine and tolteridine but the small benefit is not worth the risks involving side effects. If you experience any symptoms of stress urinary incontinence, the first step toward relief is to consult a doctor that has years of experience treating incontinence. The doctor will ask you about the symptoms you experienced and your medical history and based on this information and a physical examination he will be able to determine the type of incontinence you are suffering from. If it’s determined that your current health state is caused by medical negligence like a faulty surgery, you may be eligible to receive compensation to take care of all medical expenses as well as covering the pain and suffering you experienced all this time. For more information, please visit Flood Law Group.
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