Overflow Incontinence of Urine: Causes, Pathophysiology, and Treatment Strategies

Overflow Incontinence of Urine: Causes, Pathophysiology, and Treatment Strategies

1. Introduction Overflow incontinence is a specific pathophysiological condition characterized by the involuntary release of urine from an overly full bladder. Unlike stress incontinence, which involves weakened pelvic floor muscles, or urge incontinence, driven by an overactive detrusor muscle, overflow incontinence fundamentally stems from chronic urinary retention. The bladder fails to empty adequately during normal … Read more