Signs & Symptoms

Signs & Symptoms

Stress incontinence:

• Leakage with coughing, sneezing and exertion

Urge incontinence:

• Increased urinary urgency
• Increased frequency
• Nocturia

Overflow incontinence:

• Straining to pass urine
• Incomplete emptying sensation
• Urinary retention

Investigations & Diagnosis

• Urinalysis
• Pelvic examination: assess pelvic floor strength, and check for prolapse/masses

Urgent cancer pathway referral is indicated if:

• Age ≥45: unexplained visible haematuria without UTI
• Age ≥45: persistent/recurrent visible haematuria post UTI treatment
• Age ≥60: unexplained non-visible haematuria with dysuria or raised white cell count