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transient (reversible) urinary incontinence

Temporary episodes of urinary incontinence that are reversible once the cause or causes of the episode(s) are identified & treated. Etiology: Reversible factors (DRIP) - D: delirium, dementia, depression - R: restricted mobility, retention - I: infection, inflammation (atrophic vaginitis), impaction - P: pharmaceuticals, polyuria (glycosuria, CHF)

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urinary incontinence (UI)

References

  1. nlmpubs.nlm.nih.gov/hstat/ahcpr/
  2. Saunders Manual of Medical Practice, Rakel (ed), WB Saunders, Philadelphia, 1996, pg 528