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Symptoms of teenage incontinence icon plus
Your child's symptoms will depend on the type of incontinence they have.
- Urge incontinence, also referred to as an 'overactive bladder', involves a sudden and very strong need to empty your bladder. The bladder squeezes, causing an individual to urinate before they reach the bathroom.
- Stress incontinence occurs during particular activities, such as sneezing, coughing, lifting, exercise, and laughing.
- Overflow incontinence occurs when your bladder is unable to empty, leading to leaking.
- Total incontinence occurs when your bladder can't store any urine at all, which causes you to pass urine constantly or have frequent leaking.
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Diagnosis icon plus
Your consultant will discuss your child's symptoms with you in order to make a diagnosis. While it is a common problem it could be an indication of an infection or neurological condition. While it can also be the result of congenital abnormalities of the urinary tract or bowel, this is likely to have been diagnosed earlier. -
Potential treatment options icon plus
Depending on the diagnosis your consultant will be able to tell you what treatments are available.
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From complex surgery to straightforward procedures, we provide exceptional care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.
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The Harley Street Clinic
35 Weymouth Street
London
W1G 8BJ
Appointments 020 7034 8181
Enquiries 020 7935 7700
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The Portland Hospital
205 - 209 Great Portland Street
London
W1W 5AH
Children's enquiries 020 7390 8020
Maternity enquiries 020 7390 6068
Gynaecology enquiries 020 7390 6200
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