Incontinence (cont.)
Medical Author:
Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical Editor
Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical EditorMelissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, is a U.S. board-certified Anatomic Pathologist with subspecialty training in the fields of Experimental and Molecular Pathology. Dr. Stöppler's educational background includes a BA with Highest Distinction from the University of Virginia and an MD from the University of North Carolina. She completed residency training in Anatomic Pathology at Georgetown University followed by subspecialty fellowship training in molecular diagnostics and experimental pathology. Medical Editor:
Stanley A Brosman, MD
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Mary L Windle, Pharm D
Medical Editor:
Richard A Santucci, MD, FACS
Medical Editor:
Bradley Fields Schwartz, DO, FACS
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Synonyms and Keywordsstress incontinence, urge incontinence, overactive bladder, mixed incontinence, overflow incontinence, reflex incontinence, Foley catheter, indwelling urethral catheter, urethral catheterization, suprapubic catheter, suprapubic catheterization, intermittent catheterization, urethral occlusive devices, urethral plugs, pads, absorbent undergarments, underpads, pant liners, shields, guards, adult diapers, briefs, washable pants, disposable pad systems, incontinence, urinary incontinence, functional incontinence, mixed incontinence, decompensated bladder, detrusor instability, urinary tract infections, UTI, cystometry, cystogram, urodynamics, uroflow, uroflowmetry, Q-tip test, voiding diary, pad test, bladder control problems, bedwetting, detrusor overactivity, dribbling, enuresis, incontinent, neuropathic incontinence, fistula, traumatic incontinence, congenital incontinence, obstruction to urine flow, dribbling incontinence, involuntary loss of urine, Kegel exercises, leaking urine, micturition, peeing in pants, urinary tract, urination, urine leak, wetting pants, prostate disease, urinary tract infection, impacted stool, bladder disease, bedwetting, bed wetting, nocturnal enuresis, augmentation cystoplasty, stimulants, fluid restriction, Kegel exercises, Kegel's exercises, vaginal weights, biofeedback, electrical stimulation, bladder training, bladder retraining, bladder re-education, urinary frequency, pelvic muscle exercises, pelvic floor muscle exercises, levator ani, urinary sphincter, nighttime incontinence, nocturia, nighttime frequency |
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