Urinary Incontinence
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| Is prevention possible? |
| A medical problem? |
| What to ask the doctor? |
| Options beyond medicines? |
| Doing exercises right? |
| Aging and independent? |
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| Rebecca Rogers, M.D. Urogynecologist | Catherine E. DuBeau, MD Geriatrician |
Tamara Dickinson, RN Urological Nurse |
Cheryle Gartley Patient Advocate |
Tamara Dickinson, RN, CURN, CCCN, BCIA-PMDBMy mom lives by herself and is having trouble getting to the bathroom fast enough. How can I keep her independent? Remember that a thorough evaluation is needed to confirm the best therapy. Transient causes must also be ruled out. We need to confirm that there is no severe constipation, or infection of the urinary tract or bladder. Medications to help with urgency and frequency may be warranted. Sometimes environmental factors need to be altered as well. For example, a patient with poor dexterity may need to alter their clothing so that it is easier to remove. A bedside commode may prevent incontinence as well as a fall while trying to navigate to the toilet in the middle of the night. If nighttime urination is a problem, simple things such as evening fluid restrictions and elevating the legs in the evening can help. Tamara Dickinson, RN, CURN, CCCN, BCIA-PMDB |
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| More Need to Know Aging and independent? Home Care How To’s |
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| Educate Yourself Urinary incontinence: A Health Guide Exercise Your Pelvic Floor Dealing Day to Day Video: What’s Up Down There |
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If you're struggling with a leaky bladder and have more questions than answers, you've come to the right place. Over the next six weeks, the four experts gathered here will answer frequently-asked questions and issues faced by people with incontinence: |
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