With the technology of the 90s, most incontinence can be treated or at least managed to allow full participation in a satisfactory life-style. Estimate amounts in teaspoons, tablespoons, or parts of a cup. Be prepared to name the medications you take and any surgery you have had on your urinary tract or around it. When you have this information ready, it is easier for the doctor to proceed with an evaluation. If you have had previous treatment for incontinence, bring those records or X-rays with you.
Incontinence has many different causes.
The diagnosis will point to the treatment or management that is best for you. Some of the possible treatments are muscle strengthening, electronic stimulation, medicine, surgery, periodic catheterization, external collectors, and absorbent products. Each treatment is personalized to your needs and diagnosis. Often, multiple treatment options for each situation will exist and it will be up to the patient to select the best first option to try.