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Unstable bladder in elderly patients.

B D Weiss

    American Family Physician
    |October 1, 1983
    PubMed
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    Urinary incontinence in seniors is often caused by bladder instability, linked to aging. Treatments include behavior modification and medications, with less common therapies like bladder distention.

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    Area of Science:

    • Geriatric Medicine
    • Urology

    Background:

    • Urinary incontinence affects over half of geriatric patients.
    • Bladder instability is a primary cause in this demographic.
    • Aging contributes to decreased bladder capacity and impaired voiding inhibition.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the causes and treatments for unstable bladder in geriatric patients.
    • To highlight common and less common therapeutic approaches.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of geriatric urinary incontinence.
    • Analysis of treatment modalities for bladder instability.

    Main Results:

    • Bladder instability is the predominant cause of urinary incontinence in over 50% of elderly individuals.

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  • Behavior modification and pharmacotherapy (anticholinergics, smooth muscle relaxants) are established treatments.
  • Bladder distention therapy and intravesical anesthetics are infrequently utilized.

    • Conclusions:

    • Behavior modification and medication are key treatments for geriatric urinary incontinence due to bladder instability.
    • Less invasive or novel therapies require further investigation for efficacy and patient selection.