Voiding Dysfunction and Incontinence
Voiding dysfunction refers to the inability
to empty the bladder normally. Penn urologists
provide evaluation and management of all types
of voiding dysfunction in males and females,
including:
- Incontinence – the involuntary
loss of urine from the bladder. While not a
normal part of the aging process, prevalence
of this condition does increase with age. Types
of incontinence include urge, stress, functional,
overflow and transient.
- Overactive
bladder – the layered, smooth
muscle surrounding the bladder is hyperactive,
resulting in involuntary contractions and the
urgent need to urinate.
- Interstitial
cystitis or painful bladder syndrome – a
chronic inflammatory condition that causes
painful, frequent and urgent urination.
Director
Alan
J. Wein, MD
Physician Profiles
Victor L. Carpiniello, MD, FACS
Joseph F. Harryhill, MD, FACS
William I. Jaffe, MD
Terrence R. Malloy, MD, FACS
Ariana
L. Smith, MD
Locations
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
34th & Civic Center, 9 Penn Tower
3400 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
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Pennsylvania Hospital
299 South 8th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
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