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I typed in my symptoms to the symptom checker and it says i may have either vaginal incontinence. Every day i have incontinence and it is made worse by almost anything. I usually have to change my underwear twice a day or it will be very wet and have a bad odor. Its been going on for about a year now.
Urinary incontinence is common among women after 50 and usually is caused by urinary infections or weakened pelvic floor. This is also a common and often embarrassing problem.
If overreactive or incontinent bladder affects your daily activities, don't hesitate to see your doctor.
For most people, simple lifestyle changes or medical treatment can ease discomfort.
It is treated with specific medications, pelvic floor muscles exercises, electric stimulation of behavioural treatment and in most cases this is adequate for incontinence control.
If Cystitis is a cause as a bacterial infection then it must be treated with antibiotics. Surgical options are reserved for severe and intractable cases.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
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What Causes Urinary Incontinence?
Hi, Urinary incontinence is common among women after 50 and usually is caused by urinary infections or weakened pelvic floor. This is also a common and often embarrassing problem. If overreactive or incontinent bladder affects your daily activities, don t hesitate to see your doctor. For most people, simple lifestyle changes or medical treatment can ease discomfort. It is treated with specific medications, pelvic floor muscles exercises, electric stimulation of behavioural treatment and in most cases this is adequate for incontinence control. If Cystitis is a cause as a bacterial infection then it must be treated with antibiotics. Surgical options are reserved for severe and intractable cases. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon