What does a urologist do for incontinence?
Urologists are trained in performing specific types of surgery, such as sling procedures for urinary incontinence or prolapse, repairing urinary organs, removing blockages, vasectomy’s, removing tissue from enlarged prostates, or even removing the prostate all together.
Is dribbling urine normal?
Even waiting a moment and shaking the penis before zipping up won’t stop it. The medical term for this is post-micturition dribbling. It’s common in older men because the muscles surrounding the urethra — the long tube in the penis that allows urine to pass out of the body — don’t squeeze as hard as they once did.
Can male incontinence be cured?
In most cases, incontinence caused by an enlarged prostate can be cured by medicine or prostate surgery. If your incontinence is not related to prostate surgery and it appears suddenly, it will usually clear up after you get treatment for whatever is causing it.
Is it normal for a woman to leak urine?
Urine incontinence, or the involuntary leakage of urine, is a common symptom that affects 1 in 4 women. Prevalence of this problem increases with age, as up to 75 percent of women above age 65 report urine leakage. A woman’s physical, social and psychological well-being is adversely impacted.
Is it normal for urine to leak after peeing?
Dribbling after urination After dribble happens because the bladder doesn’t empty completely while you urinate. Instead, the urine accumulates in the tube leading from your bladder. Common after dribble causes are an enlarged prostate or weakened pelvic floor muscles.
Why do I keep leaking clear liquid?
It’s caused by hormonal changes. If the discharge is watery, it’s most likely normal and not a sign of infection. Clear and watery discharge can increase at any point during your cycle. Estrogen can stimulate the production of more fluids.
How do you treat watery discharge?
Treatment
- Bacterial vaginosis: A doctor will usually prescribe antibiotic medication. This may involve clindamycin cream or oral or intravaginal metronidazole.
- Trichomoniasis: This is treated with oral antibiotics.
- Candidiasis: A doctor may recommend oral or topical medications.