Understanding Urinary Incontinence: MBBS Lecture Notes
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Which muscles help in maintaining urinary continence?

  • Facial muscles
  • Muscles in the legs
  • Sphincter muscles of the bladder (correct)
  • Arm muscles
  • What is the main characteristic of stress incontinence?

  • Inability to empty the bladder completely
  • Sudden urge to urinate followed by leakage
  • Leakage during physical activities like coughing or sneezing (correct)
  • Continuous dribbling of urine
  • Which part of the lower urinary tract helps with storing and emptying urine?

  • Kidneys
  • Lungs
  • Bladder, urethra, and sphincter muscles (correct)
  • Heart
  • What is the defining feature of urge incontinence?

    <p>Sudden urge to urinate followed by leakage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes overflow incontinence?

    <p>Inability to empty the bladder completely</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is involved in micturition (urination)?

    <p>Complex interplay between bladder and nervous system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of mixed incontinence?

    <p>Combination of stress and urge incontinence symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is NOT mentioned as a cause/risk factor for urinary incontinence?

    <p>Dietary habits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key component of the clinical evaluation for urinary incontinence?

    <p>Pelvic floor strength evaluation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which management approach focuses on improving muscle tone and control in urinary incontinence?

    <p>Behavioral therapies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What potential complication can urinary incontinence lead to?

    <p>Skin irritation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what scenario might surgical interventions be considered for urinary incontinence?

    <p>After lifestyle modifications and behavioral therapies have failed</p> Signup and view all the answers

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