WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF URINARY INCONTINENCE? Urinary incontinence affects 1 in 4 adult Australians. That means many people experience some level of bladder control loss at some stage in life. Understand the different types of urinary incontinence. What is it?
Stress Incontinence
Urge Incontinence
Overflow incontinence
Functional Incontinence
Involuntary urine leakage caused by increased pressure on the bladder.
Common Triggers • Coughing • Sneezing • Laughing • Exercise • Lifting
A sudden, strong • Frequent urge to urinate that is urination difficult to control, • Urgency resulting in leaks • Waking at night before reaching the to urinate toilet. The bladder does not empty properly, leading to frequent dribbling or constant leakage.
YPerson is unable to perform all toileting steps due to physical or cognitive impairment.
Caused by
Solutions
• Pregnancy and • Pelvic floor muscle childbirth training • Being overweight • Weight • Constipation management • Menopause • Bladder training • Pelvic floor • Incontinence weakness Products • Irritants: caffeine • Bladder retraining and alcohol • Pelvic floor • UTI’s exercises • Constipation • Medical review • Neurological • Pull-up pants or conditions nappies
• Sudden leakage • Enlarged prostate • Medical assessment • Urine leaking at • Bladder • Intermittent night obstruction catheterisation • Frequent small • Nerve damage • Pull Ups or diapers amounts of urine • Certain • Ongoing continence Full bladder feeling medication management after urination Not making it to the toilet in time.
• Reduced mobility • Dementia • Difficulty with clothing fastenings Impaired vision
• Walking Aids for safer movement • Bathroom Aids • Easy-remove clothing • Bedside commodes • Incontinence Products
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