Urinary incontinence Jeddah, assessment | WAMC - مجمع وائل الامير الطبي

Urine leakage can interrupt work, sleep, exercise and daily routines. It deserves an assessment rather than being accepted as an unavoidable part of ageing or childbirth. Leakage with coughing, a sudden urgent need to pass urine and leakage associated with incomplete emptying can involve different problems and need different care.

Describe what happens before the leak

Explain whether you leak when laughing or lifting, cannot reach the toilet after an urgent sensation, or have difficulty starting or emptying your bladder. Mention pain, blood in the urine, night-time symptoms, previous surgery and new medicines. Several patterns can occur together.

A bladder diary may help. If your clinician recommends one, record the timing of drinks, toilet visits and leakage over the requested period. An honest record is more useful than restricting fluids before the appointment to make the symptoms appear better.

What might the assessment include?

The consultation may include an examination and a urine test. Further tests are selected when they would help clarify the problem. Not every episode of leakage is a urine infection, and buying an antibiotic will not establish its cause.

Tell the clinician how symptoms affect your life and which change would matter most. Fewer leaks, better sleep or being able to leave home confidently can become practical goals for follow-up. There is no need to minimise symptoms because discussing them feels embarrassing.

Treatment depends on the type

Options may include supervised pelvic floor muscle training, bladder training, changes to relevant habits and a review of medicines. Some people benefit from medication or procedures after an individual discussion. Do not assume that an advertised device or injection is suitable before an assessment.

Absorbent products can help manage daily life, but they do not explain a new problem. Avoid severely limiting drinks to prevent leakage. Ask for a plan suited to your health and arrange a review of how it is working.

When to seek urgent help

Inability to pass urine with pain or marked bladder fullness needs urgent care. New loss of bladder control with back pain, leg weakness or numbness around the groin is an emergency warning sign. Fever with flank pain or visible blood in the urine also needs prompt medical assessment.

Urology in Al Samer

An appointment can be arranged with Dr Adel Iskandar, a urology and andrology specialist at Wael Al-Ameer Medical Complex in Jeddah. Bring previous results, a medicine list and any bladder diary. Confirm the appointment and ask what preparation, if any, your assessment requires.

Confirm your appointment, current fee and preferred communication language with reception before visiting.