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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What causes overflow incontinence?

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

What is involved in micturition (urination)?

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

What is the primary characteristic of mixed incontinence?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What potential complication can urinary incontinence lead to?

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

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