Health Concerns
Urinary incontinence — when to see a urologist
Urinary incontinence can affect women and men of any age. It is important to establish the type of problem and the situations in which the symptom gets worse.
Urinary incontinence — when to see a urologist
Urinary incontinence can affect women and men of any age. It is important to establish the type of problem and the situations in which the symptom gets worse.
About the problem
The problem may be stress-related, urge-related or mixed.
The diagnostic process is shaped by the patient’s age, coexisting conditions, previous procedures and the medicines they take.
Most common symptoms
- urine leaking when coughing or on exertion
- sudden urge to pass urine
- frequent urination
- waking at night to use the toilet
- a feeling that the bladder is not fully emptied
When to see a doctor
- when the symptoms affect everyday life
- when pain, burning or blood in the urine appear
- when the problem worsens quickly
- when urinary retention or frequent infections occur