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Tag Archives: Pediatric Urinary Incontinence

How Physical Therapy Can Work for Urinary Incontinence in Children

Posted on March 3, 2016 by myliniemi Posted in News

 

What is Urinary Incontinence?

Urinary incontinence can be defined as the loss of bladder control, which results in the accidental
loss of urine. A child with urinary incontinence may not stay dry during the day or night. The nurse practitioners at Pediatric Surgical Associates specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of urinary incontinencebaby march blog post in children.

What Causes Urinary Incontinence?

Urinary incontinence can be caused by a health problem such as:

  • Constipation: a condition in which a child has bowel movements where stool can be hard, dry, small, and difficult to pass or infrequent bowel movements
  • Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
  • Nerve problems
  • Diabetes: a condition where blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high
  • Kidney problems
  • Structural problems in the urinary tract

How Physical Therapy Can Work for Urinary Incontinence in Kids?

Based your child’s condition, our nurse practitioners could recommend physical therapy as a part of their treatment plan. A physical therapist can look at the muscles of the abdomen, legs, and back as well as the child’s diet, sleep patterns, exercise and assess any behavioral issues that may be contributing to the problem. Physical therapists educate kids and parents about exercises that strengthen pelvic floor muscles as well as help develop strategies for overcoming incontinence in school and in social situations through positive reinforcement. Research has shown that proper pelvic floor muscle training and biofeedback dramatically improves voiding dysfunction such as urinary incontinence in children.

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Understanding Your Child’s Incontinence

Posted on March 8, 2013 by plouiselle Posted in News

Jamie McAnelly, CPNP reviews six points related to the treatment of urinary incontinence.   These topics include bladder function, bowels habits, behavior basics, the 5 C’s, bladder relaxation medications and maintaining a voiding journal. 

To have your child evaluated for issues related to urinary incontinence, please give Pediatric Surgical Associates a call at (612) 813-8000.

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Urinary Incontinence

Posted on January 29, 2013 by plouiselle Posted in News

The nurse practitioners of Pediatric Surgical Associates specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of Urinary Incontinence in children. 

Urinary incontinence can be defined as the loss of bladder control, which results in the accidental loss of urine. A child with Urinary incontinence may not stay dry during the day or night. Some Urinary incontinence is caused by a health problem such as: 

  • constipation, a condition in which a child has fewer than two bowel movements a week and stools can be hard, dry, small, and difficult to pass
  • a urinary tract infection (UTI)
  • nerve problems
  • diabetes, a condition where blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high
  • kidney problems
  • a structural problem in the urinary tract 

At times, the exact cause of Urinary Incontinence is not known, but it is often the result of more than one factor.  If your child is experiencing Urinary Incontinence, please schedule an appointment with one of our nurse practitioners.  We may be reached at (612) 813-8000.

 

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Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota
American Urological Association
American Pediatric Surgical Association
American Academy of Pediatrics
Midwest Fetal Care Center
Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare
Regions Hospital
Twin Cities Shriners Hospital
APSA Parent and Family Resource Center
Urology Care Foundation Patient Education
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