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Urinary Urgency
Incontinence
Pelvic/Bladder Pain
Blood in the Urine
Difficulty Urinating/Enlarged Prostate/Urethral Stricture
Erectile Dysfunction/ Penile Curvature
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Incontinence
Incontinence is broadly defined as an involuntary loss of urine. There are many types of incontinence and they require specific approaches:
Urgency Incontinence is the involuntary loss of urine that is usually preceded by a strong urge to urinate that cannot be controlled.
Stress incontinence is usually caused by coughing, sneezing or standing and frequently happens in women as they age or after having children. This condition often occurs in conjunction with others and a thorough physical exam is important. Treatment options are very successful for treating this condition; patients are often able to return to completely normal activity.
Post-prostatectomy incontinence is a special class of stress incontinence that occurs in men after having their prostates surgically removed from prostate cancer. Treatment includes:
- Pelvic physical therapy to help muscles relearn their role and the proper response to irritation and continence.
- Injections with agents that will help stop urine leakage.
- Implantation of a prosthetic device to help control the urine (Artificial Urinary Sphincter).