- San Fernando Specialized Center, 8th Floor, Panama
- The Panama Clinic, Tower A, 7th Floor, Office 700
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We approach urinary incontinence with a professional and caring approach.
At the Urology Center we focus on providing an accurate diagnosis and offering a variety of effective treatments to improve the quality of life for our patients.
It is the involuntary loss of urine. It can affect people of all ages and genders, and its impact on quality of life can be significant, ranging from mild discomfort to more serious social and emotional difficulties.
This type of incontinence occurs when there is urine leakage during activities that increase abdominal pressure, such as coughing, laughing, sneezing, or lifting heavy objects.
Characterized by a sudden, intense urge to urinate followed by involuntary loss of urine. It can be caused by conditions such as overactive bladder.
It occurs when the bladder does not empty completely, leading to constant or frequent dripping of urine.
It results from physical or mental impairments that make it difficult to get to the bathroom in time, despite having control over urination.
Infections: UTIs can irritate the bladder and cause an urgent need to urinate.
Medications: Some medicines can increase urine output or relax the bladder muscles.
Food: Consuming certain foods and drinks, such as caffeine, alcohol, or citrus fruits, can aggravate incontinence.
Pregnancy and Childbirth: The weight of the fetus and childbirth can weaken the pelvic floor muscles.
Age: Aging reduces bladder capacity and pelvic muscle strength.
Neurological Diseases: Conditions such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s, or strokes can interfere with nerve signaling.
The initial evaluation includes a detailed review of symptoms, medical history, and a physical exam to identify any underlying causes.
Urinalysis: To check for signs of infection, hematuria, or disease.
Stress Test: To observe urine leakage during activities that increase abdominal pressure.
Postvoid Residual Volume Measurement: To check if the bladder empties completely.
Urodynamic Studies: To evaluate bladder and urethral function.
Kegel Exercises
Weight Management and Diet
Reducing Caffeine and Alcohol Consumption
Anticholinergics
Alpha-blockers
Topical estrogens
Pessaries:
Devices that are inserted into the vagina to help support the bladder and reduce urine leakage.
Catheters
Used to empty the bladder when it cannot be done naturally.
Electrical stimulation
It stimulates the nerves that control the bladder and sphincter muscles.
Surgery
It includes procedures such as urethral slings and vaginal tapes to support the urethra and prevent leakage.
Volume Booster Injections
Injections of material that increase the volume around the urethra, helping to better seal the sphincter.
Schedule an appointment at the Urology Center and receive the professional and personalized attention you deserve to treat urinary incontinence effectively.
