Women & Incontinence

On the occasion of Women’s Day I decided to write about INCONTINENCE- Its definition, causes, types & Physiotherapy treatment.

Firstly what is Incontinence & how to identify it?

·         Involuntary loss of urine which is a social or hygiene problem is defined as Incontinence.

So, simply when passage of urine occurs without one’s control leading to social/hygienic problems is called as Incontinence.

How common is the problem:

·         It is a very common problem seen in the old age group of society & mostly occurs in women.

·         One must remember that its severity increases with age & so commonly seen in old people.

Causes:

·         Gender : Female

·         Older Age

·         Child birth

·         Menopause

·         Chronic Straining for stools

·         Neurological Dysfunction

·         Urinary Tract Infection etc.

Types of Incontinence:

·         STRESS : Urine passes on activities like coughing or laughing or sneezing

·         URGE: Uncontrollable urge to pass urine.

Treatment:

·         Consult your Physiotherapist for Incontinence Management. After thorough & careful examination, exercises which are very simple to understand & perform will be explained to the patient.

·         Program will vary from patient to patient according to the condition.

MESSAGE TO READERS:

·         TALK ABOUT IT!!  YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!

·         SOMETHING CAN BE DONE!!

·         SMALL PROBLEMS DESERVE CARE & ATTENTION TOO!!

·         VISIT YOUR PHYSIOTHERAPIST TODAY!!

One must remember, Incontinence should not be viewed as inevitable or shameful but should be viewed as something which is “Treatable”.

Happee Reading, Thanx & Warm Regards, Dr.Rhutuja A.Kudalkar (B.P.Th) Consulting Physiotherapist Certified in Pre/Post Natal Exercises.