DIAGNOSIS
In order to determine the type of urinary incontinence you have, your doctor must first evaluate the symptoms you are experiencing.
After that, your doctor may request the following:
- Urinalysis. Your urine is tested for evidence of infection, blood traces, and other anomalies.
- Bladder diary. When you urinate, how much urine you produce, if you have a desire to urinate, and how many incontinence episodes you have over a period of several days.
- Postvoid residual measurement. You are instructed to pee into a cup or container that records urine output. After that, your doctor will check the amount of leftover urine from your bladder.
TREATMENT
Treatment for urinary incontinence is determined by the type of incontinence, the degree of the incontinence, and the underlying reason. A combination of therapies may be required. Furthermore, if your symptoms are the result of an underlying illness, your doctor will address that first.
The doctor will also recommend the following treatment:
- Double voiding to avoid overflow incontinence.
- Scheduled toilet trips, where should pee every two to four hours rather than waiting until the urge to pee arises
- Fluid and diet management to reestablish bladder control. You may need to limit or avoid alcohol, caffeine, and acidic foods.
- Bladder training to postpone urination.
In some cases, doctors will prescribe the following drugs:
- Cephalexin
- Ceftriaxone
- Fosfomycin
- Nitrofurantoin
