Overactive Bladder Syndrome and Urinary Incontinence

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Chapter 4 Diagnosis of overactive bladder syndrome and stress urinary incontinence

Alexander Gomelsky and Roger R. Dmochowski

  1. • A comprehensive history and physical examination is the keystone of diagnosing urinary incontinence and lower urinary tract symptoms.
  2. • Urinalysis should be considered an extension of the physical examination and should be performed in every patient.
  3. • Non-invasive uroflow may provide valuable information regarding the voiding phase; however, this study is insufficient to diagnose bladder outlet obstruction.
  4. • Filling cystometry with valsalva leak point pressure determination may help guide therapeutic decisions in patients with stress urinary incontinence.






DOI: 10.1093/med/9780199599394.003.0004

Overactive bladder (OAB) syndrome and urinary incontinence are prevalent conditions that affect millions of people worldwide. This title provides a practical and easy-to-read reference, covering all clinically relevant aspects of OAB and incontinence, including epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment of OAB and urinary incontinence.

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