Stress Urinary Incontinence
An involuntary loss of urine that occurs during physical activity such as coughing, sneezing, laughing or exercise. Stress incontinence occurs when the urethral sphincter strength is reduced. Symptoms include involuntary loss of urine while coughing, sneezing, standing, exercising or engaging in other physical activity. Diagnosis usually includes a genital or pelvic exam, rectal exam, cytoscopy, abdominal ultrasound, PVR, electromyogram, urodynamic studies, urinalysis and X-Rays. Four major categories of treatment for stress urinary incontinence include behavioral changes, medication, pelvic floor muscle training and surgery.
