Urinary Incontinence as a Significant Problem in Neurological Diseases
, , , , , , , oraz | 25 maj 2022
Data publikacji: 25 maj 2022
Zakres stron: 33 - 55
Otrzymano: 08 lis 2021
Przyjęty: 18 sty 2022
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36145/JHSM2022.03
© 2022 Aleksandra Wijata et al., published by Sciendo
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Background
Urinary incontinence is a common problem among the general population. In patients with neurological diseases, this phenomenon is much more common; its diagnosis and treatment are often overlooked due to other symptoms that are easier to perceive. In neurological diseases, urinary incontinence can have various causes, related to brain damage as well as damage to the peripheral nerves or the spinal cord.
Objectives
The aim of this study is to draw attention to the often-overlooked problem of urinary incontinence among neurological patients.
Material and Methods
The data was analysed from the many articles available using Google Scholar and PubMed. The mechanisms have been discussed, so that the work is better understood and provides a complete analysis of the problem of urinary incontinence in neurological diseases.
Results
Urinary incontinence is an often-overlooked problem associated with neurological diseases. The various mechanisms that lead to urinary incontinence pose a challenge to effective treatment. There are many therapies used in treatment, including drug therapy, neurostimulation, surgery, but also behavioural therapy and treatment of the underlying disease.
Conclusions
Due to the various causes of urinary incontinence in patients with neurological diseases, more studies should be done to improve patients’ quality of life.