Causes of Urinary Incontinence - DIAPPERS

Question 1

D

Answer 1

Delirium

Question 2

I

Answer 2

Infection e.g. UTI

Question 3

A

Answer 3

Atrophic vaginitis

Question 4

P(1)

Answer 4

Pharmaceuticals
	§ Diuretics - causes polyuria
	§ Cholinergic
	§ Antidepressants
	§ Antipsychotics
	§ ACEIs
	§ Opioids via constipation
	§ Alcohol
	§ Caffeine
	§ Calcium antagonists via constipation esp. verapamil

Question 5

P(2)

Answer 5

Psychological disorders, especially depression

Question 6

E

Answer 6

Excessive urine output (e.g. from heart failure or hyperglycaemia, and psychotropics)

Question 7

R

Answer 7

Restricted mobility i.e. can’t get to the toilet on time

Question 8

S

Answer 8

Stool impaction