Diagnosis of urinary incontinency
The diagnosis of urinary incontinency is simply based on the signs and symptoms observed. However, a detailed analysis is required to identify the exact underlying cause that has resulted in urinary incontinency . A detailed personal and medical history is taken. The doctor may ask the affected individual to maintain a voiding dairy wherein he/she has to enter every incident of incontinence in a day over a period of few days. Physical examination is performed to check the reflexes of the muscles that help in urine retention. Cough stress test is a common test to identify the stress incontinence. Certain laboratory studies such as urinalysis and blood tests may be advised to identify the underlying disorders. In certain cases, advanced testing procedures such as urodynamic tests, endoscopic tests and imaging are advised when the exact cause has not been identified based on the initial findings.1
Written by: Healthplus24 team
Date last updated: October 24, 2009
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