Urine Leakage Treatment

Urine leakage can be an embarrassing problem to admit to having, even to a doctor. It is important to seek medical treatment. Your doctor can help by determining the cause of your incontinence and recommending treatment.

Urine Leakage

• Urine leakage can happen to men and women of all ages. Urinary incontinence occurs when you are unable to stop urine from leaking from your bladder and out your urethra. It can happen in small dribbles or large amounts.

Evaluation

• Your doctor will ask you questions about the circumstances under which you leak urine. She might also perform tests including checking for infection, examining your urine flow and inspecting the interior of your bladder.

Non-Surgical Treatment

• Non-surgical urine leakage treatments including urinating on a schedule to avoid letting your bladder fill, doing Kegel exercises to strengthen your pelvic muscles and taking medications like anticholinergics.

Surgical Options

• Urine leakage can be treated by surgical intervention. Bladder slings can be used to provide needed support to your bladder, stopping urine from leaking out of it.

Considerations

• If treatment for your urine leakage is ineffective, incontinence can be managed. Absorbent undergarments can provide protection if you leak. You can also use a catheter to empty your bladder and avoid leakage.