Urinary incontinence
Loss of bladder control
We offer a number of effective treatments to help with urinary incontinence (the accidental passing of urine)
About urinary incontinence
There are different types of urinary incontinence, from stress to giggle incontinence. Depending on the cause, we offer various effective treatments.
Need to know
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Symptoms of urinary incontinence icon plus
There a different types of urinary incontinence, each with their own symptoms.
- Stress incontinence: leaking during periods of abdominal pressure (coughing, sneezing, lifting and straining).
- Urge incontinence: leaking when you feel a sudden urge to pass urine.
- Mixed incontinence: combined stress and urge incontinence.
- Overflow incontinence: when you're unable to fully empty your bladder.
- Functional incontinence: inability to urine because of brain or mobility disorders.
- Post-micturition dribble: leaking after passing urine.
- Giggle incontinence: leaking after giggling or laughing.
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Screening and diagnosis icon plus
Your GP or consultant will discuss your symptoms with you to make a diagnosis. They will mostly likely take a urological history to find out what type of incontinence you have. And they may carry out a physical examination, which could include an examination of your abdomen, rectum or vagina. Additional tests may also be carried out, including general blood tests, urine tests and ultrasound scans. Your GP or consultant urologist will explain which tests are right for you. -
Potential treatment options icon plus
Depending on the cause, we offer a number of simple yet effective treatments for urinary incontinence. These may include pelvic floor exercises taught by a specialist physiotherapist; lifestyle changes (like reducing caffeine intake); drug treatments; and minimally-invasive surgery, such as tension-free vaginal tape or transobturator tape. Your GP or consultant will explain your treatment options and help you settle on the best approach for you.
Our urology consultants
We're proud to work with leading urology surgeons, whose skills and experience are matched by their integrity and compassion.
Our locations
From complex urological surgery to diagnostic tests and procedures, we provide exceptional urological care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.
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The Princess Grace Hospital
42-52 Nottingham Place
London W1U 5NY
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The Wellington Hospital
Wellington Place
St John's Wood
London NW8 9LE
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London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street
London
SE1 2PR
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The Lister Hospital
Chelsea Bridge Road
London
SW1W 8RH
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The Portland Hospital
205 - 209 Great Portland Street
London W1W 5AH
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The Prostate Centre
18 Devonshire Street
London W1G 7AQ
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HCA UK at The Shard
The Shard
32 St Thomas Street
London SE1 9BS
Book an appointment
Our team can help with any enquiries or you can make an appointment with one of our experienced consultants.
Call us today
020 7079 4344