Bladderdisorders(PEARLS)-SmartyPANCE100%VERIFIED ANSWERS2024/2025What isstress incontinence?Weakness of the pelvic floorleads to loss of bladder support (with resultanthypermobility of the bladder neck).Urine leakage due to abrupt increases in intra-abdominal pressure(e.g., withcoughing, sneezing, laughing, bending, or lifting).Occurs mostly in womenafter multiple deliveries of childrenWhat isurge incontinence?Overactive detrusor muscleresults in increased frequency and involuntary loss ofurine.Urge to urinateand may be unable to reach the bathroom in time. Frequent urinaryleakage alsooccurs at night and disrupts sleep.What isoverflow incontinence?Caused by incomplete bladder emptying that results in urinary leakage secondarytodetrusor muscle underactivity(e.g., age, diabetes mellitus, and multiple sclerosis)or bladder outlet obstruction (e.g., fibroids and benign prostatic hyperplasia)What isfunctional incontinence?Functional incontinenceoccurs in patients who have normal voiding systems, but whohave difficulty reaching the toilet because ofphysical or mental disabilitiesPreview Mode
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