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  • Diagnosis and Tests for Urinary Incontinence
    It is important to determine the type of urinary incontinence that you have since it will guide treatment decisions. The doctor may do some of the following tests: Thorough medical history and physical exam  Urine analysis: Sample of urine will be checked for any signs of infection or other abnormalities. Bladder diary: You should record how much you drink, when you urinate, amount of urine you produce and the number of incontinence episodes.  Post void residual measurement: You…
  • Management of Urinary Incontinence
    Fluid and diet management You have to avoid alcohol, caffeine, acidic foods to regain control of your bladder. Reducing liquid consumption, losing weight, increasing physical activity can reduce the problem. Speak to your doctor about a diet and fluid plan. Physical fitness Doing regular exercises can help to strengthen the muscles that control urination. Tighten the muscles you use to stop urinating and hold for 2 – 5 seconds and then relax for 2 – 5 seconds. Do this exercise at least ten…
  • Prevention of Urinary Incontinence
    You cannot prevent all cases of urinary incontinence, but there are some steps to reduce your risk of episodes. Try to live a healthy lifestyle by maintaining a healthy weight, avoid smoking, do regular exercise, and eat well. Have enough fibre in your diet, in order to prevent constipation.
  • Signs and Symptoms of Urinary Incontinence
    Some people experience occasional minor leaks of urine while others wet their clothes frequently. Complications of urinary incontinence Skin problems: Rashes, sores and skin infections can develop from constantly wet skin.  Urinary tract infections: Incontinence increases your risk of repeated urinary tract infections. Impact on your personal life: Urinary incontinence can affect your social, work and personal relationships.   
  • Treatment of Urinary Incontinence
    Treatment of urinary incontinence depends on the type, its severity and the underlying cause. A combination of treatments may be needed to treat urinary incontinence.  The doctor may suggest some of the following:  Medications Anticholinergics: Oxybutynin (Ditropan XL), Tolteridone (Detrol), Darifenacin (Enablex), Fesoterodine (Toviaz), Solifenacin (Vesicare), Trospium (Sanctura). These medications can calm an over-active bladder and may be helpful for urge incontinence. Mirabegron (…
  • Types of Urinary Incontinence
    Types of Urinary incontinence  a) Stress incontinence: Urine leaks out when you exert pressure on your bladder by coughing, sneezing, laughing, exercising or lifting heavy objects. b) Urge incontinence: You have a sudden intense urge to urinate followed by involuntary loss of urine. This may be caused by a minor condition such as infection or by a more severe condition such as neurological disorder or diabetes. c) Overflow incontinence: This type occurs when you urinate but do not…
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    Tips for Caring for a GERD Patient
    Caring for a GERD Patient Heartburn is the most common symptom of this condition, although some GERD sufferers don't feel heartburn but instead experience chest pains and difficulty swallowing. Fortunately, with proper treatment and monitoring of the patient, the onset of more serious conditions can be prevented. Use the following suggestions to help comfort your family member or patient and ease the painful symptoms of GERD. Follow Up  After the initial GERD diagnosis, a follow-up doctor'…
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    Management of GERD
    In addition to medication to manage GERD, lifestyle changes are an important element of managing the condition: Lose weight. Obesity is the leading cause of GERD. Extra stomach fat places pressure on your abdomen, pushing gastric juices up into your esophagus.  Avoid foods known to cause reflux. If you're at risk for GERD, avoid: Fatty foods Spicy foods Acidic foods, like tomatoes and citrus Mint Chocolate Onions Coffee or any caffeinated beverage Carbonated beverages Eat smaller meals…
  • GERD Treatment Options
    In addition to managing lifestyle described here, treatment options include medication and surgery. Medication For chronic reflux and heartburn, the doctor may recommend medications to reduce acid in the stomach. These medicines include H2 blockers, which inhibit acid secretion in the stomach. H2 blockers include: cimetidine (Tagamet), famotidine (Pepcid), nizatidine (Axid), and ranitidine (Zantac). Another type of drug, the proton pump inhibitor (or acid pump), inhibits an enzyme (a protein in…
  • GERD Diagnosis and Tests
    How is GERD diagnosed? Medical History Your doctor will begin assessing you for GERD by reviewing your symptoms. If you are frequently experiencing classic GERD symptoms, your doctor can diagnose you on that basis. The two most common symptoms are: Heartburn.  Regurgitation Lab tests People with severe symptoms may need to undergo tests that can both verify GERD and help doctors assess the scope of the problem. These tests include: Barium X-rays: The patient is asked to drink barium…
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