In a nutshell This study reviewed symptoms of urinary dysfunction as early predictors of neurological disorders. Researchers concluded that an increased awareness of the signs and symptoms which require further neurological evaluation is needed. Some background Urinary symptoms may have various causes, including neurological disorders of the...
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In a nutshell This study evaluated a possible benefit of combining pelvic-floor muscle training with other active treatments used for urinary incontinence. Researchers concluded that there is not enough evidence to support, or refute, a benefit of adding pelvic-floor muscle training to other active treatments. Some background Pelvic-floor...
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In a nutshell This study examined a new variation of sacral nerve stimulation used to treat persistent urge urinary incontinence. Researchers concluded that intermittent sacral nerve stimulation was as effective as continuous stimulation in treating urge urinary incontinence. Some background Sacral nerve stimulation (SNM) is a type of...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the relationship between depression, anxiety and urinary incontinence. Researchers concluded that urinary incontinence is a risk factor for developing depression and anxiety. Similarly, depression or anxiety also increase the risk of developing urinary incontinence. Some background Urinary incontinence (UI)...
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In a nutshell This review compared the benefits and harms of different drugs used to treat urge incontinence. Some background Urge urinary incontinence (urine leakage associated with a strong need to urinate) can severely affect the quality of life of both men and women. A variety of drugs are often prescribed to treat urge urinary incontinence....
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The following guidelines provide clinical recommendations on the treatment of urinary incontinence in women. For the treatment of stress urinary incontinence (the involuntary leakage of urine with a physical activity such as coughing or sneezing), the American College of Physicians recommends first-line treatment with pelvic floor muscle training...
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In a nutshell This analysis compared pelvic floor muscle training versus no treatment for urinary incontinence in women. Some background Pelvic floor muscle training is the most commonly used physical therapy treatment for women with stress urinary incontinence (the involuntary leakage of urine with a physical activity such as coughing or...
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