Treatments for Urinary Incontinence

June 10, 2008 - 7:30am

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Treatments for Urinary Incontinence

The treatment and management of urinary incontinence may involve simple exercises, medications, lifestyle changes, or surgery. The goal of treatment is to stop the leakage, or at least to minimize it and the complications resulting from it.

Treatment involves the following:

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References:

American Foundation For Urologic Disease website. Available at: http://www.afud.org/ .

National Association for Continence website. Available at: http://www.nafc.org/site2/index.html .

Last reviewed November 2008 by ]]>Adrienne Carmack, MD]]>

Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.