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Urinary Incontinence: eMedicine Emergency Medicine

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Overview: Urinary incontinence (UI) is defined by the International Continence Society Standardization Committee as a condition in which involuntary loss of urine is a social or hygienic problem and is objectively demonstrable.1Micturition, as described in Pathophysiology, ...

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Most Recently Shared on April 27, 2010 at 4:16 am By:

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Urinary incontinence has been called a social and hygienic problem. Learn the types and causes of urinary incontinence. http://bit.ly/a5Jjp2

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Emergency Medicine Article | Fecal Incontinence

mdlinx.com — “Anal incontinence and quality of life following obstetric anal sphincter injuryView full resource at mdlinx.com

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Anal incontinence and quality of life following obstetric anal sphincter injury: Archives of Gynecology and ... http://t.co/ddMPBcR #ER

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Pediatrics, Urinary Tract Infections and Pyelonephritis: eMedicine Emergency Medicine

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: In the pediatric patient, urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most common serious bacterial infections (SBI) encountered.1 They are a frequent cause of fever and can cause significant morbidity if not properly identified and ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Urinary tract infections are among the most serious bacterial infections encountered by pediatric patients. http://bit.ly/awTu3t

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Pregnancy, Urinary Tract Infections: eMedicine Emergency Medicine

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common bacterial infections during pregnancy. UTIs are associated with risks to both the fetus and the mother, including pyelonephritis, preterm birth, low birth weight, and increased perinatal ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Most Recently Shared on April 28, 2010 at 4:54 am By:

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Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common bacterial infections during pregnancy. Learn the symptoms. http://bit.ly/9MStij

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Rectal Prolapse: eMedicine Emergency Medicine

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Rectal prolapse occurs when a mucosal or full-thickness layer of rectal tissue slides through the anal orifice.1 Problems with fecal incontinence, constipation, and rectal ulceration are common.{{mediatitle:1775966_2}}{{media:1775966_2}}{{mediacaption:1775966_2}} Pathophysiology Often, prolapse begins with an internal prolapse ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Health_SS Susan S Health Advocate

Rectal prolapse occurs when a mucosal or full-thickness layer of rectal tissue slides through the anal orifice. http://bit.ly/9CrSCv

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Urinary Obstruction: eMedicine Emergency Medicine

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Urinary obstruction is a common cause of acute and chronic renal failure. A wide variety of pathological processes, intrinsic and extrinsic to the urinary system, can cause obstruction. Symptoms and signs of obstruction are often mild, ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Urinary obstruction is a common cause of acute and chronic renal failure. Learn about the causes and symptoms. http://bit.ly/dvcP5p

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Urinary Tract Infection, Female: eMedicine Emergency Medicine

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is defined as significant bacteriuria in the presence of symptoms. This common clinical entity accounts for a significant number of emergency department (ED) visits. It affects an estimated 20% of women at ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Urinary tract infections accounts for over 6 million patient visits to physicians per year in the United States. http://bit.ly/dqXYKe

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Urinary Tract Infection, Male: eMedicine Emergency Medicine

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: The consideration of male urinary tract infection (UTI) is complicated by the overlap with what might be termed reproductive tract infections. For the purposes of this article, the male UTI includes infections that arise from bacterial ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Most Recently Shared on April 27, 2010 at 4:13 am By:

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Men may suffer from urinary tract infections, though the incidence is highest as infants. More about male UTIs. http://bit.ly/caMGlE

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Enuresis: eMedicine Pediatrics: Surgery

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: The word enuresis is derived from a Greek word that means to make water. In North America, the term is used to refer to wetting by night or day. Enuresis can be divided into primary enuresis ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Alarm therapy a successful approach to enuresis in children. See the eMedicine article Enuresis. http://bit.ly/cQfpq6

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Pelvic Organ Prolapse: eMedicine Obstetrics and Gynecology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: With the gradual increase in life expectancy in developed countries over the past century, obstetrician-gynecologists are expected to be familiar with disorders of theelderly population. Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and urinary incontinence (UI) are common conditions affecting ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Voiding Dysfunction: eMedicine Pediatrics: Surgery

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Voiding dysfunction is a common problem in children and accounts for as many as 40% of pediatric urology clinic visits. The challenge for the clinician is to differentiate a pathologic pattern of urgency or incontinence due ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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An initial trial of timed voiding shown successful for preventing wetting. See the eMedicine topic Voiding Dysfunction: http://bit.ly/b1ixII

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Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus: eMedicine Neurology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) is a clinical symptom complex characterized by abnormal gait, urinary incontinence, and dementia. It is an important clinical diagnosis because it is a potentially reversible cause of dementia. First described by Hakim ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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New images added to eMedicine article Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus: http://bit.ly/bJ4EY7.

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