Six Types of UI: Assess & Manage


3. MIXED

DEFINITION:

Usually means a combination of both stress and urge UI.

PATHOPHYSIOLOGY:

Some features of both urge and stress incontinence. Common in women, especially older women.

SIGNS & SYMPTOMS:

Common of both stress and urge; one may be more troublesome than the other.

CHARACTERISTIC FINDINGS:

Normal PVR, no complications.

MANAGEMENT OPTIONS:

Combinations of Urge and Stress treatments.


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