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Is the volume of urine large or small? If the volume of urine released is small, stress incontinence and vesicovaginal fistula should be considered. If the amounts released are large, one should consider a ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP
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Is the bed-wetting frequent or only occasional? Frequent bed-wetting should signify pathology in the urogenital tract or endocrine system. If the bed-wetting is infrequent, one should consider epilepsy.
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Is the stool volume small or large? A small volume of stool should suggest anal fissure; hemorrhoids, diarrhea, or postoperative incontinence from a fistulectomy; or other types of surgery in the perirectal ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP
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... Stress incontinence occurs most commonly in women who have had many pregnancies or who are in menopause. The patient loses control of the bladder when he or she coughs, laughs, or sneezes and consequently leaks small amounts of urine. Nocturia is rare in stress incontinence. There is... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP
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Incontinence, defined as the involuntary loss of urine, is one of the ten most common medical problems in the U.S. However, most patients do not seek treatment despite the significant effects on self-esteem and social interactions. Prevalence is estimated at 13–60 million Americans ... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment
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Enuresis is defined as urinary incontinence. The age of achieving daytime or night-time continence can vary considerably. Nocturnal enuresis (night-time bedwetting) can be normal in children up to age 8. Daytime continence is usually achieved by age 4. Enuresis can be primary (i.e.,... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment
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... Incontinence may be due to loss of voluntary control of urination, in which case neurologic disorders are usually the cause, or it may result from overflow of a distended bladder (overflow incontinence), in which case the cause may be bladder neck obstruction or a flaccid neurogenic
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... By following the innervation of the bladder from its termination to the spinal cord, brain, and “supratentorium,” one can develop an extensive list of possibilities for this mischievous condition. Thus, anatomy is the key and the mnemonic MINT
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... Enuresis usually refers to nighttime urinary incontinence in girls age 5 and older and boys age 6 and older. This sign rarely continues into adulthood, but may occur in some adults with sleep apnea. It's most common in boys and may be classified as primary or secondary. Primary... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Special considerations
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... Incontinence, the uncontrollable passage of urine, can result from a bladder abnormality, a neurologic disorder, or an alteration in pelvic muscle strength. A common urologic sign, incontinence may be transient or permanent and may involve large volumes of urine... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Pictures
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... Fecal incontinence, the involuntary passage of feces, follows a loss or an impairment of external anal sphincter control. It can result from many GI, neurologic, and psychological disorders; the effects of drugs; or surgery. In some patients, it may... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Pictures
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... Neurogenic bladder (also known as neuromuscular dysfunction of the lower urinary tract, neurologic bladder dysfunction, and neuropathic bladder) refers to all types of bladder dysfunction caused by an interruption of normal bladder innervation. Subsequent... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations
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... Enuresis usually refers to nighttime urinary incontinence in girls age 5 and older and boys age 6 and older. This sign rarely continues into adulthood but may occur in some adults with sleep apnea. It’s most common in boys and may be classified... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pictures
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... Incontinence, the uncontrollable passage of urine, can result from a bladder abnormality, a neurologic disorder, or an alteration in pelvic muscle strength. A common urologic sign, incontinence may be transient or permanent and may involve large volumes... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Pictures
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... Fecal incontinence, the involuntary passage of feces, follows any loss or impairment of external anal sphincter control. It can result from various GI, neurologic, and psychological disorders; the effects of drugs; or surgery. In some patients, it may even be a... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Pictures
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Urinary incontinence (UI) in adults is one of the most prevalent and underdiagnosed afflictions in the United States (>25 million effected individuals, >50% of nursing home residents). The economic impact is... Approach ... History ... Physical examination ... Testing ... Diagnostic assessment ... Pictures
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❑ Benign prostatic hypertrophy
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... Also known as neuromuscular dysfunction of the lower urinary tract, neurologic bladder dysfunction, and neuropathic bladder, neurogenic bladder refers to all types of bladder dysfunction caused by an interruption of normal bladder innervation.... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures
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... Incontinence, the uncontrollable passage of urine, can result from a bladder abnormality, a neurologic disorder, or an alteration in pelvic muscle strength. A common urologic sign, incontinence may be transient or permanent and may involve large volumes... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures
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... Urinaryincontinence or enuresis refers to the involuntary passage of urine. Most children have achieved urine continenceduring the day by 4 yrs of age, and during the night by 6 yrs ofage. Primary incontinence exists when achild has never gained bladder control,... Principal Causes of Urinary Incontinence ... Clinical Features and Diagnosis ... Diagnostic Approach ... References
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... Definedas fecal soiling beyond 4 yrs of age. Until this age, children arelearning normal bowel control and bowel habits. Primary fecal incontinence exists whenchild has never achieved adequate bowel control; secondary fecal... Principal Causes of Fecal Incontinence ... Clinical Features and Diagnosis ... Diagnostic Approach ... References
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... Enuresis usually refers to nighttime urinary incontinence in girls age 5 and older and boys age 6 and older. This sign rarely continues into adulthood, but may occur in some adults with sleep apnea. It's classified as primary or secondary. Primary enuresis describes a child who has... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching
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... Urinary incontinence, the uncontrollable passage of urine, can result from a bladder abnormality, a neurologic disorder, or an alteration in pelvic muscle strength. A common urologic sign, incontinence may be transient or permanent and may involve large... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... Pictures
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... Fecal incontinence, the involuntary passage of feces, follows a loss or an impairment of external anal sphincter control. It can result from many GI, neurologic, and psychological disorders; the effects of drugs; or surgery. In some patients, it may even be a... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... Pictures
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Incontinence may be due to loss of voluntary control of urination, in
which case neurologic disorders are usually the cause, or it may result from
overflow of a distended bladder (overflow incontinence), in which case the
cause may be bladder neck obstruction or a
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By following the innervation of the bladder from its termination to the
spinal cord, brain, and “supratentorium,” one can develop an extensive
list of possibilities for this mischievous condition. Thus, anatomy is
the key and the mnemonic MINT... Pictures
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... Amanda K. Berry, BSN, MSN, CPNPSeth L. Schulman, MD Daytime Incontinence - BASICS Daytime Incontinence - description Daytime wetting in a child ≥5 years of age warrants evaluation. Causes of functional incontinence ... Daytime Incontinence - DIAGNOSIS ... Daytime Incontinence - TREATMENT ... Daytime Incontinence - FOLLOW UP ... Daytime Incontinence - bibliography ... Daytime Incontinence - CODES ... Daytime Incontinence - FAQ
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Urinary incontinence is an embarrassing and frustrating problem that affects millions of adults in the United States. Many think it's just a...
When people start having the symptoms of urinary incontinence, they're often too embarrassed to talk about it, even with their doctors. But...
Frequent urges to urinate can be the result of overactive bladder (OAB). This is called urinary urgency. People with OAB can also find they have more...
