How neurological conditions affect bladder function
The majority of individuals who suffer from neurological conditions have partial damage to the nerve pathways. The type of bladder disorder that occurs depends on what area (and level) of …
Course: Understanding Continence Promotion: Effective Management of Bladder and Bowel Dysfunction in Adults
Factors affecting the person’s ability to cope with their bladder function
A number of factors unrelated to the person’s bladder may affect their continence and ability to cope. Figure 3.5: Factors affecting a person’s ability to cope with their bladder function. …
Causes of urinary incontinence
Clinician Fiona Saunders has 20 years of experience in continence care. In this video she shares her clinical expertise and sets the scene for this week by talking about the …
Endocrine disorders
Endocrine disorders can affect bladder function and be the cause of urinary incontinence. Some examples of this are: Diabetes Glycosuria glucose in urine Diabetic neuropathy Thyroid imbalance – thyroid imbalances …
Bladder pathologies
Other Bladder pathologies to consider which can affect bladder function and cause urinary incontinence include bladder stones, interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome and radiation cystitis. Bladder stones Bladder stones (urolithiasis) in …
Medication
The medication an individual is taking can be the cause of their urinary incontinence as some drugs can disturb bladder function. Medication review is a key part of all continence …
Fluid intake
Low fluid intake results in the urine becoming concentrated. This concentrated urine can cause irritation to the bladder mucosa (urothelium) and cause symptoms of urgency and frequency. Urgency and frequency …
Urinary tract infection
A urinary tract infection (UTI) can be the cause of urinary incontinence. Find out more about the causes and symptoms. At the onset of the continence problem test the urine …
Constipation and faecal impaction
An impacted bowel presses on the urethra and/or bladder and stretches the pelvic floor. This can result in difficulties emptying the bladder and can cause retention of urine. If a …
What causes stress incontinence?
Stress incontinence can occur in both men and women but is particularly common in women. Damage to the pelvic floor urethral sphincter during pregnancy and childbirth, particularly if the child …
Case study: Susan who has stress incontinence
In this step, we meet ‘Susan’ again who is the second of our four case studies of people with different types of bladder dysfunction. Susan has stress incontinence. In this …
What are transient causes of incontinence?
Transient causes of urinary incontinence include: Urinary tract infection (UTI) — inflammation and toxin release irritate the urothelium causing detrusor overactivity. Faecal impaction — direct pressure on the bladder neck …
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Understanding Continence Promotion: Effective Management of Bladder and Bowel Dysfunction in Adults