Urinary incontinence and pelvic floor problems are often treatable

Urinary incontinence - the unintentional passing of urine - is an extremely common condition, affecting more than 50 million people in the developed world. The two most common types of urinary incontinence are stress incontinence, where the pelvic floor muscles are too weak to prevent leakage when a person coughs or laughs, and urge incontinence, when leakage occurs when a person needs to pass urine.

Urinary incontinence tends to be more common in women than in men and is usually an age-related condition. Many people do not seek advice because of embarrassment, but urinary incontinence therapy is perfectly possible at the Institute of Urology. Treatment is usually effective and can greatly improve a person's quality of life.

For diagnosis of these conditions, among other things, a computerised measuring station is available which allows for synchronic recording of x-ray pictures of the urinary bladder (video-urodynamics). This exact analysis and differentiation of the individual disease patterns ensures the most appropriate urologic treatment. Examination and pelvic floor therapy are conducted in conjunction with gastroenterologists, colorectal (bowel) surgeons and gynaecologists.

If you suffer from urinary incontinence or pelvic floor problems, please contact us by telephone or email