Stress Incontinence

Exam Cram

• Stress incontinence is caused by urine leaking from the bladder due to weak pelvic floor muscles

• Presentation: urinary incontinence upon caused of raised intrabdominal pressure (sneezing, coughing, laughing)

• Diagnosis: clinical

• Management: 1) pelvic floor exercises

Outline

Management

1. Pelvic floor exercises & weight loss

2. Duloxetine

Pelvic floor exercises advice

• 3 months

• 8 muscle contractions, three times per day

References

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