Urinary incontinence is caused by a functional abnormality of the urinary system, particularly in men with prostate disease. There are three types of incontinence that men may experience: urgency, stress, or mixed.
Urgency Incontinence:
- Feeling a strong need to urinate suddenly
- Urge to urinate is so strong that you cannot make it to the bathroom in time
Stress Incontinence:
- Leak urine when you laugh, cough, or sneeze
Mixed Incontinence is having symptoms of both urgency and stress incontinence.
Treatment Options:
- Behavioral Treatments:
- Limiting fluids to certain times of the day
- Kegels, or bladder training exercises
- Medicines to relax the bladder and improve urine flow
- Surgical Options:
- Artificial Sphincter
- Male Sling
- Urinary Diversion