Urinary incontinence (urinary incontinence) is the involuntary incontinence of urine. This condition can negatively affect quality of life and can be seen in different age groups. However, many effective treatment options are available today.
Causes of Urinary Incontinence
Urinary incontinence can be caused by many factors:
-Muscle weakness: Weakening of the pelvic floor muscles
- Hormonal changes: Estrogen decrease especially after menopause
- Nervous system diseases: Disorders such as Parkinson's, MS
- Urinary tract infections: May cause temporary urinary incontinence
- Excess weight: Increases intra-abdominal pressure and puts pressure on the bladder
- Some medications: Drugs that increase urine production such as diuretics
Types of Urinary Incontinence
1. Stress Type Urinary Incontinence: It occurs during coughing, sneezing, laughing or heavy lifting.
2. Urge Urinary Incontinence: Sudden urge to urinate with the feeling of not being able to catch up.
3. Mixed Type Urinary Incontinence: Combination of both stress and urge type.
4. Overflow Type Urine Incontinence: Urinary incontinence in the form of dripping as a result of incomplete emptying of the bladder.
5. Functional Urinary Incontinence: Inability to reach the toilet on time due to physical or mental disabilities.
Urinary Incontinence Treatment
Urinary incontinence treatment is determined according to the type and severity of the problem experienced by the person. The most up-to-date and effective treatment methods are applied in our hospital.
Lifestyle Changes:
- Regulating fluid intake
- Reducing caffeine and alcohol consumption
- Ensuring weight control
- Pelvic Floor Exercises (Kegel Exercises):
- Increases urinary control by strengthening the pelvic muscles.
Physiotherapy and Biofeedback:
- Helps to control the muscles.
- Drug Therapy:
- Medications that help control the bladder muscles can be used.
Shelase Laser Treatment:
- Non-Surgical and Painless Solution: Shelase Laser Treatment strengthens the pelvic floor by allowing vaginal tissues to regenerate.
- Fast and Comfortable: It is a procedure that takes an average of 20-30 minutes, does not require anaesthesia and can be returned to daily life immediately.
- Especially Effective in Stress Type Urinary Incontinence: It helps to reduce urinary incontinence experienced in situations such as coughing, sneezing or laughing.
Surgical Treatment:
- Surgical methods such as sling surgeries, botox injections can be applied to patients who do not benefit from laser treatment or medications.
In our hospital, we offer personalised diagnosis and treatment plans to our patients with urinary incontinence. We aim to improve your quality of life with the latest technologies applied by our specialist doctors.
