Urinary Incontinence Diagnosis WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Urinary Incontinence Diagnosis
A urinary incontinence diagnosis is made by completing a physical examination of the abdomen and rectum. A pelvic exam is completed on women, and a genital exam on men.1 A urinalysis and/or blood work may also be done.2
Fast Facts:
- Urinary incontinence is the term used for any condition that causes involuntary urination.3
- Urinary incontinence is more common in women than in men.1
- Urinary incontinence is most common in the elderly, although it may occur at any age.1
- The prognosis for incontinence depends on the symptoms, an accurate diagnosis, and treatment.1
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Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Urge Incontinence (Urinary Incontinence) Tests and Exams
- ↑ Mayo Clinic: Urinary Incontinence Tests and Diagnosis
- ↑ Johns Hopkins Medicine: Irritable Bladder
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- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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- Contributor: Jacky Gamble
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Diagnosis of Urinary Incontinence
- Last update: Jul. 24, 2009
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