IC Disease

How a doctor treats overflow incontinence depends on the cause.  See Part 2 to read the causes of overflow incontinence. 

Removal

If the patient’s overflow incontinence is caused by a tumor or stones, the obstruction must be removed. 

Medications

Alpha-1-adrenergic blocking agents are used to treat overflow incontinence caused by prostatic hyperplasia. These types of medications relax the bladder muscle and help relieve symptoms.

An anticholinergic medication like oxybutynin chloride, brand name Ditropan, can be used to treat overflow incontinence that is caused by certain diseases that affect the nervous system (like multiple sclerosis).  This medicine helps to relax the bladder muscle.

Self-Catheterization

Intermittent self-catheterization can be done by patients (under the care of a physician) every 3 to 8 hours to treat overflow incontinence. Self-catheterization helps to keep the urine volume low. Patients must make sure they do this in a timely manner and not miss any self treatments. Drinking too many fluids can also cause more of a problem.

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