Urinary Incontinence (Frequent Urination)
Causes of Frequent Urination
Temporary Urinary Incontinence:
- Certain drinks, foods, and medications acting as diuretics can stimulate the bladder and increase urine volume.
- For Example: Alcohol, caffeine, carbonated drinks, artificial sweeteners, chocolate, chili peppers, and foods high in spice, sugar, or acid.
- Medications such as heart and blood pressure medications, sedatives, muscle relaxants, and large doses of vitamin C can also contribute in cause of Frequent Urination.
Easily Treatable Medical Conditions:
- Urinary tract infection (UTI): Infections can irritate the bladder which lead to frequent urination.
- Constipation: Overactive nerves can increase urinary frequency.
Persistent Urinary Incontinence:
- Pregnancy: Hormonal changes can lead to stress incontinence.
- Childbirth: Vaginal delivery can weaken bladder control muscles which damage bladder nerves, and cause pelvic floor prolapse.
- Aging: The Bladder muscle aging reduces urine storage capacity. Involuntary contractions become more frequent with age.
- Menopause:Reduced estrogen production after menopause can cause bladder and urethral tissue deterioration, which results in exacerbating incontinence.
- Enlarged Prostate: In older men Benign prostatic hyperplasia can cause incontinence.
- Prostate Cancer: Prostate cancer or its treatments in men may cause incontinence.
- Obstruction: Tumors or urinary stones can block urine flow which cause overflow incontinence.
- Neurological Disorders: Conditions like multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, brain tumors, or spinal injuries can disrupt nerve signals involved in bladder control, That cause urinary incontinence.
Credentials & Compassion
The doctor, Haluk, has a great deal of commitment on his part to eradicate this urinary incontinence, and change lives of those affected. His excellent academic background, however, provided him with special training and made him a well-respected urology authority. He works assiduously to enhance the well-being of the people who suffer from urinary incontinence out of his patient-centric ethos.
Symptoms of Frequent Urination
Stress Incontinence:
- It is urination occurs during activities like coughing, sneezing, laughing, exercising, or lifting heavy objects.
Urge Incontinence:
- Sudden, urge to urinate.Increased frequent urination.
Overflow Incontinence:
- Constant dribbling of urine due to incomplete bladder emptying.
Functional Incontinence:
- Physical or mental impairments hinder reaching the toilet in time. For-Example: Severe arthritis & the ability to unbutton pants quickly.
Mixed Incontinence:
- It is the combination of stress incontinence and urge incontinence. Individuals experience more than one type of urinary incontinence simultaneously.
Urinary Incontinence/Frequent Urination Treatment Approaches
Dr. Haluk has an approach towards managing urinary incontinence that combines traditional measures with pioneering means. His treatments cover the range of exercises, behavioral therapies, and medical interventions that include medication or minimally invasive procedures. Also, he investigates new treatments including stimulating nerves or injection which can be provided to patients as various alternatives.
