Types of Urinary Incontinence
What is urodynamics?
What is a Cystoscopy?
Urinary Incontinence The uncontrollable leaking of urine is called urinary incontinence. Somewhere between a quarter and a third of American men and women suffer from urinary incontinence. The exact number is unknown because many suffer in silence without reporting their symptoms to a health care provider. Because many are embarrassed when suffering from urinary incontinence,...
Urodynamic Studies Urodynamic studies (UDS) are a series of continued tests which examine the bladder, sphincters, and urethra to test how well the body holds and releases urine. These tests reveal how well a bladder is working and can identify causes of leaks or blockages. Many different types of urodynamic tests are available, but it...
What is Cystoscopy? Cystoscopy (pronounced sis-TOS-kuh-pee) is a procedure which allows a urologist to examine in the inner lining and urethra. The urethra is the tube that drains urine out of the bladder. A cystoscopy is usually performed to find the root issues of blockages or bleeding or any abnormalities of the bladder and bladder...