Urge Incontinence Specialist in the Greater Boston Area
There are several different types of urinary incontinence. Urge incontinence is unique as it is a sudden and intense need to urinate (also known as overactive bladder) 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.
About Women by Women offers expert testing and treatment for urge incontinence from our offices throughout the Greater Boston area in Wellesley (with one location on Washington Street and the other on Worcester Street), Waltham, Natick, Millis, and Walpole. To learn more about urge incontinence testing and treatment , please contact our office at (781) 263-0033 and schedule your appointment today!
What Causes 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 in the Greater Boston Area
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 OBGYN at About Women by Women 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
Contact About Women by Women
It is important to carefully weigh the risks and benefits associated with these various forms of treatment, and to discuss them all thoroughly with your healthcare provider. To schedule a consultation with one of the exceptional specialists from About Women by Women, please call our offices today at (781) 263-0033.
We have several locations throughout the Greater Boston area. Find an office closest to you!
