With multiple different types of urinary disorders, bladder control can
be greatly affected, causing frequent trips to the bathroom, leakage,
or pain. Our specialists at Women’s Health at Valley View work with
women to provide a thorough diagnosis and treatment option for a variety
of urinary disorders that may be affecting their quality of life. There
are several factors that can lead to a weakened or dysfunctional bladder,
including:
The aging process
Dietary habits
Pregnancy and childbirth
Being overweight
Having had a hysterectomy
Certain physical activities
Smoking
A family history of urinary disorders
No matter the cause of your urinary issues, our board-certified OB/GYNs
can help you find treatment to eradicate symptoms. Contact us in Glenwood
Springs, Basalt, or Silt, CO to schedule a consultation and to learn more.
Symptoms of Urinary Disorders
There are a few ways to detect a urinary disorder, including evaluating
your existing symptoms and your medical history. Additionally, a test
known as “urodynamics” may be conducted to evaluate your urinary
leakage and measure the pressure in your bladder. This test will help
us to detect the following urinary conditions:
Urge Incontinence
Urge incontinence is identified by the loss of bladder control. Typically,
individuals with this disorder will experience a strong urge to urinate
that may make it difficult to make it to the toilet in time. A few factors
that could lead to urge incontinence may include an infection, a neurologic
disorder, or diabetes.
Stress Incontinence
Stress incontinence occurs when you experience frequent urine leakage.
This is due to poor bladder closure and can cause issues when pressure
is placed on the bladder, such as when exercising.
Interstitial Cystitis
Also known as painful bladder syndrome, interstitial cystitis may cause
increased bladder pressure, resulting in both bladder and pelvic pain.
This is due to a disruption in the signals that indicate when urine should
be released. The cause of this condition is not always known but could
be due to a bladder defect.
Treatment Options
At Women’s Health at Valley View, our board-certified OB/GYNs provide
a variety of treatment options to help eradicate the symptoms of urinary
disorders, such as:
Lifestyle Changes
Changes in diet
Weight loss
Exercise
Bladder training
Stress reduction
Noninvasive Treatments
Physical therapy
Pelvic floor exercises
Oral medications
Nerve stimulation
Stretching of the bladder with water (bladder distention)
Medication placed into the bladder
Pessary or urethral inserts
Surgical Treatments
Urethral mesh sling (supports the urethra)
Retropubic colposuspension (lifts the tissues near the neck of the bladder)
Urethral bulking-agent injections (enhances the function of the sphincter)
Fulguration (removes ulcers)
Resection (removes ulcers)
Bladder augmentation (increases the amount the bladder can hold)
What to Expect
Before recommending more invasive forms of treatment, our team will typically
start with more conservative treatment options. Depending on which urinary
disorder you have and its severity, different procedures may be suggested.
After administering a diagnostic test and evaluating your symptoms, we
will have a better idea of where to start your treatment.
Reclaim Control
Urinary disorders can be embarrassing, inconvenient, and painful. Thankfully,
our team at Women’s Health at Valley View is well equipped to treat
these disorders through various methods. Learn more about your options
by contacting one of our Colorado locations to set up a consultation with
one of our board-certified physicians.
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