title: Urinary incontinence.
abstract: Accurate diagnosis and successful management depend on knowledge of the anatomy and regulatory physiology of micturition. Incontinence is classified according to its mechanisms--passive incontinence, active incontinence with or without complete emptying, and overflow incontinence. Approaches to management include pharmacotherapy, surgical procedures and important steps in supportive care. This is a problem of any age. Educating the patient is essential.
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control; D014549:Urinary Incontinence / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D014551:Urinary Tract / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D014554:Urination