Urinary incontinence is the inability to control the process of emptying the bladder and the occurrence of involuntary urination.
It is a common and embarrassing problem for many women that negatively affects the quality of their family and social lives. Women may feel a lack of self-confidence and be forced to refrain from doing certain activities.
Sometimes a patient does not see a doctor due to:
– Feeling embarrassed and ashamed to talk about urinary incontinence.
The misconception is that urinary incontinence is a natural thing that occurs with age, or that there is no cure for it.
• Causes of urinary incontinence in women :
– Family history.
– Aging.
– Pregnancy and childbirth.
– Previous gynecological surgeries.
– Radiation therapy for cancer.
– Recurrent urinary tract infections and cystitis.
– Herniated disc, dementia, and multiple sclerosis that affects the nerves of the bladder.
– Chronic constipation.
– Diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, chronic lung disease.
– Overweight or obesity.
– Inactivity and sedentary lifestyle.
Treatment varies between behavioral, medication, and surgery depending on the patient’s condition.
Dr. Zahraa Dhaher is present in the consultation clinic at Imam al-Hujjah Hospital every Thursday evening (4:00 – 8:00).
Note that she is the only female urology specialist in Holy Karbala, and there is a specialized female staff for surgical treatment.
