Self test

A 34 year old mother of four tells you she occasionally leaks urine when she coughs, sneezes, laughs or
picks up her youngest child.

What type of incontinence is she most likely to have?

a. urge
b. stress
c. reflex
d. overflow

You ask her to do a bladder diary. It should include the timing and other details about all of the following EXCEPT:

a. urine output
b. type and amount of fluid ingested
c. episodes of leakage
d. food intake

The following therapies might all be recommended EXCEPT:

a. pelvic floor muscle exercises
b. physiotherapy/biofeedback
c. propantheline 7.5 mg tid
d. pessary

If you are uncertain about the answers to these questions you need this course.

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