Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Incontinence treatment in Dubai - An Overview
Urinary incontinence is a distressing condition that affects individuals, impacting their quality of life and confidence. The unintentional passing of urine affects millions of people. Fortunately, we have advanced treatment options, from lifestyle modifications to minimally invasive surgeries for patients seeking urinary incontinence treatment in Dubai.
Dr. Marwa ElAjami is an experienced gynecologist specializing in urinary incontinence treatment in Dubai. With access to world-class facilities, Dr. Marwa offers conservative management or advanced interventions for individuals seeking comprehensive care.
What is urinary Incontinence?
Urinary incontinence occurs when a person cannot control urine from leaking out. It happens when the control over the urinary sphincter is either weakened or lost. In certain cases, the bladder leaks completely, while in other cases, individuals might experience a minor leakage.
Urinary incontinence is common among women and affects almost 30% of the females between 30 and 60 years. |
What are the types of urinary Incontinence?
Functional Incontinence
The physical or mental barriers that prevent someone from reaching the restroom in time. Functional incontinence may be due to cognitive issues such as Alzheimer’s disease, muscular issues like arthritis, or neurological issues like spinal cord damage or stroke.
Overflow Incontinence
Urine leakage occurs when the urine produced exceeds the bladder’s capacity. If the bladder is not emptied completely, urine may leak later. Overflow incontinence is also called dribbling.
Urgency Incontinence
If you have a sudden urge to urinate and can’t hold enough to reach a restroom. It may indicate a disease or condition that requires medical attention.
Stress Incontinence
Urine leakage is triggered during physical activity, such as sneezing, coughing, lifting heavy objects, laughing, or performing other body movements. Such physical activities exert more pressure on the sphincter muscles and allow urine leakage.
Urinary Incontinence - Causes and risk factors
- Weakened bladder muscles due to aging
- Physical damage to the pelvic floor muscles after childbirth
- Enlarged prostate
- Prostate or bladder cancer exerts pressure on the bladder
- Neurological conditions or physical conditions that prevent you from reaching the restroom on time
- Urinary tract infection, kidney infection, bladder infection, or kidney stone
- Diabetes
- Overweight
- Pregnancy
What are the symptoms of urinary Incontinence?
Unintentional urine leakage is the primary symptom of urinary incontinence. When it occurs depends on the type of urinary incontinence.
Urinary Incontinence - How to diagnose?
During your appointment, Dr. Marwa will examine your vagina and checks the strength of your pelvic floor muscles.
- You’re suggested,
- To keep a bladder diary where a person records the amount of water intake and urination. It includes the number of episodes of urinary incontinence and the amount of urine.
- Urinalysis tests check for the signs of infections or any abnormalities.
- A blood test will assess the kidney function.
- PVR, or postvoid residual measurement, assesses the amount of urine left in the bladder.
- Pelvic ultrasound provides an image of the ultrasound and detects abnormalities.
- Urodynamic testing analyzes the amount of pressure the bladder and urinary sphincter withstands.
- A cystogram is an X-ray procedure that provides an image of the bladder.
- Cystoscopy is a procedure in which thin tubes are inserted into the urethra to view abnormalities in the urinary tract.
Urinary Incontinence treatment in Dubai
Dr. Marwa suggests a treatment plan based on the cause and type of urinary incontinence. Medication, surgery, or other treatments may be required if urinary incontinence results from an underlying condition.
Urinary incontinence treatment includes,
Behavior therapy
The therapy includes steps to manage fluid intake, adjust diet, and use the bathroom at scheduled times before you feel the urge.
Bladder training
Pelvic floor exercises or bladder training improve bladder control.
Condition management
If urinary incontinence is caused by constipation or a urinary tract infection, treating the condition will reduce the incontinence.
Medications
- Anticholinergics
- Mirabegron
- Alpha-blockers
- Topical estrogen
Electrical stimulation
The electrodes are inserted into your vagina or rectum to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles. It’s effective for urge and stress incontinence but requires multiple treatments.
Medical devices
- If urinary continence is persistent, affecting the quality of your life, the doctor suggests an internal or external catheter to manage incontinence.
- Pessary is a flexible silicone ring that is inserted into your vagina to prevent urine leakage.
Surgery
Sling
A supportive sling is placed under the urethra or bladder neck during this procedure. The sling, made of synthetic mesh or the patient’s tissue, helps to support the urethra and prevent urine leakage during activities like coughing or sneezing.
Bladder neck suspension
The procedure treats stress urinary incontinence by supporting the bladder neck, and urethra.
Prolapse surgery
The procedure treats pelvic organ prolapse, a condition where the pelvic organs drop from their normal position due to weakened pelvic muscles and ligaments. Prolapse surgery is combined with a sling procedure to treat urinary incontinence.
Dr. Marwa ElAjami - the best choice for urinary Incontinence treatment in Dubai
Dr. Marwa plays a crucial role in providing the best urinary incontinence treatment in Dubai. Since the condition is often linked to hormonal changes, menopause, childbirth, or pelvic floor disorders, Dr. Marwa provides expert diagnosis, non-surgical treatments, lifestyle modifications, and surgical options to regain bladder control.
With world-class medical facilities and advanced treatment options, Dr. Marwa ElAjami specializes in treating urinary incontinence. Find personalized solutions to improve bladder control and enhance the quality of life.