Urinary incontinence, or a loss of bladder control, is a condition that affects both men and women. At Premier Urology, we understand that this condition can be embarrassing and difficult to discuss. Our professional staff will work with you to treat your condition discretely so that you can return to your normal quality of life free from the problem of incontinence.

Finding the Cause

The first step towards treating urinary incontinence is finding the cause. Many people experience bladder control problems as a result of weak pelvic floor muscles. This is especially common in women who have given birth. An enlarged prostate can also cause urinary incontinence. The condition can be the result of urinary surgeries or injuries as well. Office urodynamic study can further understand the nature of the incontinence and further pinpoint the cause. This will improve the overall management and outcome for the patient.

Choosing a Treatment

Once we discover the cause of your urinary incontinence, we can prescribe a treatment. If you are suffering from bladder control problems due to weak muscles, we will teach you how to do pelvic floor exercises to strengthen those muscles. Bladder training is another common treatment method. If you are suffering from incontinence because of an enlarged prostate, we will treat the condition by shrinking the prostate using medication or other techniques.

We also prescribe a variety of medications for urinary incontinence. Not all cases can be treated successfully with medication, but some can. If you suffer from an overactive bladder, you can benefit from anticholinergic drugs. If an inflamed prostate or a bladder infection is causing your incontinence, antibiotics will help.

Surgery is another way that urinary incontinence can be treated. We choose to use surgery only when other treatments do not work. There are several surgical options to treat incontinence, including inserting an artificial urinary sphincter or creating a bladder sling.

When treating incontinence, our goal is to use the least invasive treatment option to improve your quality of life. Talk to us today about scheduling an initial consultation so that you can begin to enjoy your life again without the embarrassment of urinary incontinence.