You may have a frequent and urgent need to urinate. Your health care provider will take a careful medical history and examine you. The exam will include a rectal examination because enlargement of the prostate gland can be felt through the rectum. Your blood and urine will be checked for infection or other problems. You may be referred to a urologist for further investigation and treatment.
Overflow incontinence is relieved by reduction or removal of the obstruction.
If the cause is enlargement of the prostate gland, medications may be used to shrink the prostate or to relax the muscles. This may be enough to relieve the problem. If medication is unsuccessful and surgery is not done, overflow incontinence can often be managed effectively by use of a special condom over the penis. The condom is connected to a urine collecting bag. Incontinence pads and undergarments can also be very helpful.