Urge Incontinence Treatment in Lafayette, LA

There are several different types of urinary incontinence. Urge incontinence is unique as it is a sudden and intense need to urinate that is soon followed by an unwanted contraction of the bladder, which causes an involuntary loss of urine.

Urge incontinence is also referred to as bladder spasms, overactive bladder, spasmodic bladder, detrusor instability & irritable bladder. It is important to remember that urge incontinence is not a disease, but is actually a symptom of another medical condition, physical issues, or lifestyle habits. The occasional, minor leaks of urine caused by urge incontinence are more likely to occur in women and older adults.

At Southern Urology our board-certified urologists are dedicated to providing comprehensive care for patients with urge incontinence in Lafayette, LA. We will take the time to properly diagnosis your symptoms to help determine the best treatment option for you and your lifestyle. For more information, contact our urology clinic at (337) 233-6665 and schedule an appointment today!

Causes of Urge Incontinence

A few different types of medical conditions that may be causing urge incontinence to occur include:

• A bladder infection
• Pregnancy or childbirth
• An enlarged prostate
• Menopause
• Prostate cancer
• Bladder cancer
• Neurological disorders
• Bladder or kidney stones
• An obstruction near the opening of the bladder

Treatment for Urge Incontinence

Typically, if an individual’s urge incontinence is minor and manageable during their day-to-day life, there is no real reason to seek further treatment. However, if you are finding it difficult to perform everyday activities due to your urge incontinence, then it may be time to consult with a urology specialist.

Your doctor is likely to first try different exercises and dietary changes in order to avoid a more invasive treatment method, but if these prove to be ineffective in relieving your urge incontinence symptoms then decisions regarding more serious options may have to be made. Common medical treatments for urge incontinence include:

• Collagen implants
• Nerve stimulators
• An at-home catheter