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What Causes Urinary Incontinence After Recovering From UTI?

I just finished a bout with a UTI, confirmed by my doctor yesterday. Before my appointment and last night I have had five instances of incontinence. Never had anything like it ever. Can t see my Urologist for a month. Looking for answers, my doctor referred me to a urologist.
posted on Wed, 25 Jan 2017
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Hi,

Urinary incontinence is common among women after 50 and usually is caused by urinary infections or weakened pelvic floor. This is also a common and often embarrassing problem.

If overreactive or incontinent bladder affects your daily activities, don't hesitate to see your doctor. For most people, simple lifestyle changes or medical treatment can ease discomfort. It is treated with specific medications, pelvic floor muscles exercises, electric stimulation of behavioral treatment and in most cases this is adequate for incontinence control.

If cystitis is because of a bacterial infection then it must be treated with antibiotics. Surgical options are reserved for severe and intractable cases.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein,
General Surgeon
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What Causes Urinary Incontinence After Recovering From UTI?

Hi, Urinary incontinence is common among women after 50 and usually is caused by urinary infections or weakened pelvic floor. This is also a common and often embarrassing problem. If overreactive or incontinent bladder affects your daily activities, don t hesitate to see your doctor. For most people, simple lifestyle changes or medical treatment can ease discomfort. It is treated with specific medications, pelvic floor muscles exercises, electric stimulation of behavioral treatment and in most cases this is adequate for incontinence control. If cystitis is because of a bacterial infection then it must be treated with antibiotics. Surgical options are reserved for severe and intractable cases. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon