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How to Cope with Incontinence
What You Need to Know About Incontinence to Live Life Fully In some cases of severe stress incontinence, a physician will prescribe surgery to tighten or provide support for weakened pelvic or sphincter muscles. |
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Overflow incontinence, when caused by an enlarged prostate or tumor, will disappear when the prostate or tumor is removed. Other surgical procedures are performed to correct or strengthen parts of the excretory organs. Your physician will recommend the options that are appropriate for you. Drugs have also been widely prescribed in the treatment of incontinence. It is important to note that drugs can be added, eliminated, or dosages reduced in an effort to correct an incontinence symptom. The following illustrates effective drug therapy in the treatment of incontinence. A bladder or urinary infection can cause incontinence. When antibiotics are prescribed to clear up the infection, the incontinence disappears. A woman past childbearing age might experience a reduction of hormone levels and atrophy of the vaginal tissues, which can contribute to stress incontinence. The preferred drug treatment for this is oral or topical estrogen, which restores hormonal balance and may eliminate incontinence. In some cases, people who take medication for depression can suffer from urge incontinence. A physician may reduce sedatives or hypnotic drugs to increase awareness and eliminate incontinence. |
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