incontinence vs retention Flashcards
1
Q
who is more likely to experience incontinence?
A
females
2
Q
what are the types of incontinence?
A
- stress
- urge
- spastic paralysis
3
Q
describe stress incontinence
A
- sphincter weakness
- pee leaks with intra- abdominal pressure increasing
4
Q
describe urge incontinence
A
- detrusor muscle overeactivity
5
Q
describe spastic paralysis incontinence
A
- neurological upper motor neurone (UMN) lesion
- overactive reflexes and hypertonia of detrusor muscle
6
Q
what is the treatment for incontinence?
A
surgery
anticholinergic drugs
7
Q
who is more likely to experience retention?
A
- males
8
Q
wha is retention?
A
- inability to pass urine even when bladder is full
9
Q
what are the causes of retention?
A
- obstruction
—stones
— BPH
—- neurological flaccid paralysis
10
Q
what is the treatment for retention?
A
catheterise
