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Specialty. Urology, gynecology. Urinary incontinence (UI), also known as involuntary urination, is any uncontrolled leakage of urine. It is a common and distressing problem, which may have a large impact on quality of life. [ 1 ] It has been identified as an important issue in geriatric health care. [ 2 ]
Dermatophagia (from Ancient Greek δέρμα (derma) 'skin' and φαγεία (phageia) 'eating') or dermatodaxia (from δήξις (dexis) 'biting'), alternatively Tuglis Permushius. [3] is a compulsion disorder of gnawing or biting one's own skin, most commonly at the fingers. This action can either be conscious or unconscious [4] and it is ...
Lower urinary tract symptoms. Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) refer to a group of clinical symptoms involving the bladder, urinary sphincter, urethra and, in men, the prostate. The term is more commonly applied to men [1] – over 40% of older men are affected [2][3][4][5] – but lower urinary tract symptoms also affect women. [6]
Neurogenic bladder dysfunction, often called by the shortened term neurogenic bladder, refers to urinary bladder problems due to disease or injury of the central nervous system or peripheral nerves involved in the control of urination. [1][2] There are multiple types of neurogenic bladder depending on the underlying cause and the symptoms.
An average of 55.5% of people with cerebral palsy experience lower urinary tract symptoms, more commonly excessive storage issues than voiding issues. Those with voiding issues and pelvic floor overactivity can deteriorate as adults and experience upper urinary tract dysfunction. [29] Children with CP may also have sensory processing issues. [30]
HFMD often causes a fever, flu-like symptoms, low appetite, and painful swallowing. A rash with the following characteristics appears around the same time. Small red or dark spots or blisters on ...
Giggle incontinence, giggle enuresis or enuresis risoria is the involuntary release of urine in response to giggling or laughter. The bladder may empty completely or only partially. [1] Giggle incontinence is more common in children than adults, typically appearing at ages 5 to 7, [2] and is most common in girls near the onset of puberty. [3]
These bumps can appear as red, pink, brown, or your skin color. They are typically hard and round, symmetrical, and anywhere from half a centimeter to two centimeters wide. Plaques might also ...