CARE ASSISTANT
LTUrgency & Urge Incontinence
The intense feeling of having to rush, and sometimes not making it in time.
Urgency is the feeling; urge incontinence is the leak that happens before reaching the toilet. It is most often linked to an overactive bladder.
- Key-in-the-door urgency A conditioned reflex: the need arises the moment you get home. The brain has associated coming home with releasing the bladder, a little too early.
- The sound of running water Hearing water run triggers premature bladder contractions in the same way. These reflexes can be retrained.
More Informations
The urge that will not wait: understanding and retraining the reflex.
Definition
Urge incontinence is a leak preceded by a sudden, irresistible urge. It often occurs in triggering situations: the sound of water, cold, arriving at the front door.
Causes
The same mechanisms as overactive bladder: uncontrolled bladder contractions, sometimes maintained by conditioning.
Diagnosis
- Voiding diary noting the triggering situations.
- Urodynamic assessment and cystoscopy as needed.
Treatments
Bladder training (gradually delaying urination, distraction techniques) and avoiding irritants (caffeine, alcohol) form the basis. Medicines can complement. Results build over a few weeks.
Urge leaks come suddenly and can be heavy. Flexi Plus or Maxi absorbent underwear offers fast absorption over the whole surface, to carry on with the day with confidence.
Educational content written for families and caregivers. It does not replace a consultation: a doctor, a continence nurse or a physiotherapist makes the diagnosis and chooses the treatment.