What is Urinary Incontinence?
Urinary incontinence is a condition in which a person cannot control their urine and involuntarily leaks urine. This condition, which is more common in women, can make daily life activities difficult and negatively affect social life.
How is it done?
At our hospital in Çiğli, Izmir, urinary incontinence problems are examined with a detailed examination and various tests. Doctors perform a comprehensive evaluation to determine when and under what circumstances the person is incontinent. Based on the results of this assessment, a treatment plan is created to suit the patient’s needs. Treatment can be administered through different methods such as exercises, medication or surgery.
What are the Symptoms?
- Urinary incontinence with movements such as coughing, sneezing or laughing
- Urinary incontinence while trying to reach the toilet
- Frequent need to urinate during the day or at night
What are the Treatment Methods?
- Exercises Exercises are done to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles. These exercises can help improve urinary control.
- Medication Treatment: Medications recommended by the doctor are used to prevent or control urinary incontinence.
- Surgical Methods: When necessary, urinary incontinence can be prevented with surgical procedures such as sling operations (TOT, TVT). These operations aim to prevent leakage by supporting the bladder and urinary tract.
The treatment process is designed to improve the quality of life and provide relief.
