5 Questions
What is urinary incontinence characterized by?
Involuntary leakage of urine
What are the most common types of urinary incontinence?
Stress, urge, and mixed incontinence
What is the main symptom of urinary incontinence?
Involuntary leakage of urine
What is the characteristic of stress incontinence?
Leakage of urine caused by physical activity
What is the characteristic of urge incontinence?
A sudden, intense need to urinate
Study Notes
Urinary Incontinence (UI)
- Defined as involuntary leakage of urine
- Causes and presentations are variable
Types of UI
- Stress incontinence
- Urge incontinence
- Mixed incontinence (most common types)
Learn about the different types of urinary incontinence, including stress, urge, and mixed incontinence, and their underlying causes. Test your knowledge of this common condition.
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