Managing urinary incontinence in the elderly

Authors
Weatherall, M
Citation
M. Weatherall, Managing urinary incontinence in the elderly, HOSP MED, 62(11), 2001, pp. 692-695
Citations number
18
Categorie Soggetti
General & Internal Medicine
Journal title
HOSPITAL MEDICINE
ISSN journal
14623935 → ACNP
Volume
62
Issue
11
Year of publication
2001
Pages
692 - 695
Database
ISI
SICI code
1462-3935(200111)62:11<692:MUIITE>2.0.ZU;2-6
Abstract
Urinary incontinence is a common and unpleasant problem for older people. A ge-related changes to the urinary tract, age-related diseases and medicatio ns, as well as the underlying bladder problem that contributes to urinary i ncontinence, should be identified for successful management.