Urinary Incontinence

What is urinary incontinence ❓ 

Passing urine when you do not mean to 💧

Sudden desire to go to pass urine 

Also called overactive bladder 

Normally effects women more than men 👩

What are the symptoms of urinary incontinence ❓ 

Passing urine without control 💧

Needing to go to the toilet suddenly 🚽

How do you diagnose urinary incontinence ❓ 

You will have a discussion with the doctor  

Keep a note of the number of times it happens ✍  

Urine tests 🚽

Tests to check bladder function 

How do you treat urinary incontinence ❓  

Changing drinking habits

Weight loss ⬇  

Bladder training 🚽

Pelvic floor exercise 

Medication – oxybutynin 💊 

Why should I worry about urinary incontinence ❓  

Can impact your activities and daily life