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Kidney & Urinary Health
Question #30496
68 days ago
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What to do for urinary incontinence after childbirth that worsened despite Kegel exercises?

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Bună ziua dragi doctori, ma confrunt cu-o problema serioasa . De mică am incontinenta urinară .Nu puteam să mă țin deloc, la primul strănut sau tușit urinam pe pantaloni . Am născut acum 2 luni și problema s-a agravat.In prezent nu mă mai pot ține deloc. Curge toată urina .Am încercat exercițiile Kegel ,dar în zadar .Ce altceva pot face ? Exista tratament ? Pastile sau ceva ca ma poate ajuta ? Este foarte frustrant . Mulțumesc pentru răspunsuri

How long have you been experiencing worsening urinary incontinence since childbirth?:

- 2-3 months

How would you describe the severity of your incontinence?:

- Very severe — unable to control at all

Have you noticed any specific activities that trigger your incontinence?:

- Coughing or sneezing

Are there any other symptoms you are experiencing?:

- No other symptoms

Have you discussed this issue with your healthcare provider since giving birth?:

- No, I haven't consulted anyone

How is your overall health and energy level since giving birth?:

- Good — some fatigue

Have you tried any other treatments or interventions for your incontinence?:

- No, just Kegel exercises
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Hello dear I think it is urinary retention It can be due to excessive water retention by kidney by raas system Secondary hypertension Iam suggesting some tests Please share the result with urologist in person for better clarity Cbc Esr Serum ferritin Serum tsh Serum hb Rft Lft Gfr Serum creatinine Serum bilirubin Hemogram Kidney USG Hopefully you recover soon Regards

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Bună ziua, Din descrierea dumneavoastră, aceasta nu pare a fi doar o incontinență urinară ușoară după naștere. Faptul că aveați probleme de incontinență încă din copilărie, iar după naștere situația s-a agravat semnificativ, sugerează că este necesară o evaluare de către un medic urolog sau uro-ginecolog. Pierderea de urină la strănut sau tuse este caracteristică incontinenței urinare de efort, însă severitatea simptomelor pe care le descrieți indică posibilitatea unei probleme mai complexe a planșeului pelvin sau a vezicii urinare.

Medicul poate recomanda: • Examinare ginecologică și urologică. • Analiză de urină și urocultură. • Ecografie a aparatului urinar și a pelvisului. • Determinarea urinei reziduale după urinare. • Investigații urodinamice pentru stabilirea tipului exact de incontinență.

Exercițiile Kegel pot fi utile, dar în multe cazuri sunt mai eficiente dacă sunt efectuate sub îndrumarea unui kinetoterapeut specializat în recuperarea planșeului pelvin.

Prescripție/Recomandări finale: • Programați un consult la un medic uro-ginecolog sau urolog cât mai curând. • Continuați exercițiile pentru planșeul pelvin, ideal sub supraveghere specializată. • Reduceți consumul excesiv de cafea și băuturi care pot irita vezica. • Țineți un jurnal al urinării și al episoadelor de pierdere de urină. • Folosiți absorbante urinare dacă este necesar până la stabilirea diagnosticului și a tratamentului. • Există opțiuni eficiente de tratament, însă este important să identificați cauza exactă a problemei.

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Hello Thank you for sharing your experience so openly—urinary incontinence can be very distressing, especially when it affects daily life. Based on your history, it sounds like you have had stress incontinence (leakage with coughing/sneezing) since childhood, and now after childbirth, it has progressed to almost complete loss of bladder control (possibly urge or overflow incontinence as well).

Here’s what you need to know:

### Why Is This Happening? - Since childhood: This suggests a possible underlying weakness in the pelvic floor muscles, a congenital (from birth) issue with the bladder or urethra, or sometimes a neurological problem. - After childbirth: Pregnancy and delivery can further weaken pelvic muscles and nerves, making incontinence worse.

### What Can Be Done? 1. Specialist Consultation:
You need to see a urologist or urogynecologist for a detailed evaluation. They may suggest: - Urine tests and bladder diary - Ultrasound or urodynamic studies (to check bladder function) - Physical examination

2. Treatment Options:
- Pelvic Floor Therapy: Since Kegel exercises haven’t helped, supervised pelvic floor physiotherapy (with a trained therapist) may be more effective than home exercises. - Medications: Some medicines can help, especially if there is urge incontinence, but they are not always effective for stress incontinence. - Devices: Vaginal pessaries or urethral inserts can sometimes help women with stress incontinence. - Surgery: If conservative measures fail, surgical options like sling procedures or bladder neck suspension can provide long-term relief, especially for severe cases. - Bladder Training: Timed voiding and bladder retraining can help in some cases.

3. Home Care Tips:
- Avoid caffeine, alcohol, and carbonated drinks. - Maintain a healthy weight. - Use absorbent pads for comfort and to prevent skin irritation.

### Indian Context - Many government hospitals and medical colleges offer urology/urogynecology services at low or no cost. - Pelvic floor physiotherapy is available in larger cities.

### What Not to Do - Don’t self-medicate with over-the-counter pills for incontinence—they are not effective for your type and may cause side effects. - Don’t lose hope—this is a medical condition, not your fault, and effective treatments are available.

Summary:
You need a specialist evaluation to find the exact cause and best treatment. Surgery is often very effective for severe, long-standing incontinence, especially when other treatments haven’t worked. Please don’t hesitate to seek help—this is a common and treatable problem.

Thank you

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Hello

Severe urinary incontinence that has been present since childhood and has become much worse after childbirth should be evaluated by a doctor, preferably a urogynecologist or urologist. Since you describe continuous urine leakage and being unable to control it at all, this is beyond what would typically be expected from normal postpartum weakness alone.

There are several possible causes, including significant pelvic floor weakness, structural problems of the urinary tract, nerve-related issues, or other conditions that may have been present for years and were worsened by pregnancy and delivery. The fact that Kegel exercises have not helped does not mean nothing can be done.

Treatment depends on the cause and may include specialized pelvic floor physiotherapy, bladder training, medications in selected cases, pessaries, or surgical procedures. Before recommending treatment, a doctor may perform an examination and possibly tests such as urine studies, bladder function testing, or imaging.

Because your symptoms are very severe and are significantly affecting your quality of life, I would encourage you to arrange a medical evaluation soon rather than trying additional treatments on your own. Many causes of urinary incontinence are treatable, but the correct treatment depends on identifying the underlying reason for the leakage.

If you notice constant leakage day and night, difficulty emptying your bladder, recurrent urinary infections, blood in the urine, or new numbness or weakness in your legs, seek medical attention promptly.

Thank you

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Incontinența urinară după naștere poate fi destul de complicată, mai ales dacă exercițiile Kegel nu au dat rezultatele dorite. Este esențial să te concentrezi asupra unor metode suplimentare pentru a gestiona această problemă. În primul rând, este important să consulți un medic specialist, cum ar fi un urolog sau un ginecolog, pentru a evalua cauza precisă a agravării incontinenței. După o evaluare amănunțită, medicul ar putea să-ți recomande fizioterapie pelviană, care poate oferi programe de exerciții individualizate pentru a întări mușchii pelvini mai eficient decât Kegel. În unele cazuri, tratamentele medicamentoase, cum ar fi anticolinergicele, pot fi folosite pentru a controla vezica hiperactivă. De asemenea, există și dispozitive cum ar fi pesarul vaginal sau inserțiile vaginale care pot ajuta la susținerea vezicii urinare și la prevenirea scurgerilor. Soluții chirurgicale, cum ar fi slinge pelvine, sunt opțiuni considerabile, dar acestea sunt de obicei recomandate doar după ce toate celelalte metode de tratament au fost epuizate. Este crucial să discuți toate aceste opțiuni și eventualele efecte secundare cu medicul tău. În timp ce explorezi aceste soluții, asigură-te că monitorizezi și controlezi aportul de lichide și încearcă să eviți băuturile ce conțin cafeină sau alcool, deoarece pot agrava simptomele. Dacă acest lucru interferează semnificativ cu viața ta de zi cu zi, nu amâna consultarea unui specialist.

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