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Dr. Nabeel Hamoui, MD
Kidney & Bladder

Urinary Incontinence

Urinary incontinence is the involuntary leakage of urine. It affects both men and women, ranges from mild stress incontinence to complete urge incontinence, and has highly effective treatment options at every severity level.

Symptoms

  • Leaking urine with coughing, sneezing, or exercise
  • Sudden urge followed by urine leakage
  • Frequent or nighttime urination
  • Post-void dribbling
  • Inability to reach the bathroom in time

Causes & Risk Factors

  • Prostate surgery (men)
  • Pregnancy and vaginal childbirth (women)
  • Obesity and neurological disorders
  • Weakened or overactive pelvic floor

Treatment Options We Offer

  • Pelvic floor exercises and behavioral therapy
  • Medications (anticholinergics, mirabegron)
  • Mid-urethral sling procedure (women)
  • Artificial urinary sphincter (men after prostatectomy)
  • Sacral neuromodulation