Urologist Dr. Cletus Georges has written several blogs on stress urinary incontinence (SUI) to help people struggling with the disorder. Today, he reviews some of the most important points on the matter.
At its most basic level, urinary incontinence is the unintentional release of urine. On the other hand, SUI is when urinary incontinence is induced by a physical movement or activity such as a sudden cough, sneeze, bout of laughter, or any external stressor that puts pressure on the bladder.
According to Dr. Cletus Georges, the main risk factors for this condition are age in relation to weakening of the muscles and excessive body weight. Women who have had normal childbirth are also more likely to develop SUI than those who delivered via cesarean section. Hysterectomy in women and prostate cancer surgery in men also make them more prone to SUI.
This condition is not to be mistaken for urgency incontinence or overactive bladder (OAB). People with urgency incontinence or overactive bladder experience muscle contraction of the bladder, forcing a sudden urge to urinate before reaching the toilet.
Furthermore, Cletus Georges MD points out that SUI is not related to psychological stress. It is also more common in women than in men, as determined by extensive studies.
SUI is often viewed as a physical condition, but it also has other complications, some of which are psychological and emotional. People with SUI may feel embarrassed and may feel the need to isolate themselves, avoiding social activities, especially ones that require them to exert effort. When this happens, Dr. Cletus Georges suggests that people book an appointment with their physician as soon as possible.
Dr. Cletus Georges has helped many individuals who have problems that affect the urinary tract. He holds his clinical practice in Florida. For more about his specialty, visit this page.
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