What do the results of your daily record for urinary incontinence mean?
A diary may identify the cause of your incontinence.
- If urine leakage occurs at the same time each day, several hours after taking a prescription drug, the drug may be having a diuretic effect.
- If urine leakage occurs only during exercise or after sneezing, laughing, coughing, or similar actions, this points to stress incontinence.
Why might you keep a daily record for urinary incontinence?
A diary is sometimes requested before you see a doctor about urinary incontinence.
You may be asked to keep a voiding log when:
- You experience the involuntary release of urine.
- No cause for the incontinence is discovered in the medical history and physical exam.
- You are not sure of the frequency and amount of urine leakage.
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