Urge Urinary Incontinence Treatments

Urge Incontinence Treatment Options

The first two steps in the treatment process include behavior modifications such as pelvic exercises or changes in diet, and medications that can help reduce the urge to go. But, when those options fail to relieve symptoms, other treatments may be necessary.

Nerve Stimulation

This option uses a small device that is implanted under the skin in order to control the electric pulses to the sacral nerves. The sacral nerves help transmit messages from the bladder to the brain. Before a permanent device is placed under the skin, a temporary device is clipped to the patient’s belt and used for a few weeks to determine if this is a viable treatment option.

Bladder Injections

Bladder injections are sometimes chosen to partially paralyze the muscles around the bladder. Typically these treatments are effective for approximately five months before another injection is needed.

Surgery

Surgery is often a last resort for those with bladder issues. The goal of bladder surgery is to improve the bladder’s ability to more effectively retain urine and reduce the amount of unnecessary pressure felt before urinating.