Urinary Incontinence Treatment in Sharjah
Medically reviewed by Dar Al Kamal Team
What is urinary incontinence treatment?
Urinary incontinence treatment is care that reduces or stops the accidental leaking of urine. There are different kinds of leaking: some people lose urine when they cough, laugh, lift or exercise, while others leak when a sudden strong urge arrives too fast to reach the toilet, and some have a mix of both. Because the treatment depends on the type, the first job at Dar Al Kamal Hospital in Sharjah is to work out which kind you have, then match the care to it.
Who needs it
Treatment is for anyone whose urine leaks affect daily life, sleep, exercise or confidence. Leaking is very common, affecting women and men, and it is often hidden for years behind pads and careful planning. It should not be, because it is a treatable medical problem rather than something to simply put up with. Leaks after childbirth, around menopause, after prostate surgery, with a long-term cough, or with age can all be helped. If you leak urine, notice a change in your bladder control, avoid exercise or social outings because of it, or find pads no longer feel enough, assessment at Dar Al Kamal Hospital in Sharjah is worthwhile, as most people improve with the right approach.
What happens
Your visit begins with questions about when and how you leak, your fluids, and your health history, followed by a urine test to check for infection. You may be asked to keep a bladder diary, and sometimes a bladder function test is arranged to clarify the cause when the picture is mixed or the first treatments have not worked. Treatment usually starts with pelvic floor muscle training, bladder retraining, and adjustments to fluids and weight where relevant, and a physiotherapist may guide the exercises so you do them correctly. Medication helps some types, particularly urge-related leaking. Where these are not enough, or for certain kinds of leak such as stress leaking that does not settle, surgery or other procedures may be discussed with a clear explanation of what each involves.
Preparing for it
You can prepare by keeping a diary of your drinks, toilet trips and leaks for a few days before your visit, noting what you were doing when a leak happened, as this points to the type. Bring a list of your medicines, since some affect the bladder. Note any past pregnancies, surgery, or prostate treatment. If you use pads, it is useful to know roughly how many a day. At Dar Al Kamal Hospital in Sharjah, the conversation is routine and confidential, so describe the problem plainly.
Afterwards
Pelvic floor training and bladder retraining work gradually, so give them consistent effort before judging the result, and keep them up once things improve. If you start medication, report side effects so the plan can be adjusted. After a procedure or surgery, your surgeon will give you a timeline for your case and advice on activity. Contact the clinic if you develop fever, pain or burning on passing urine, blood in your urine, or a sudden inability to pass urine, as these are separate problems that need prompt review rather than routine follow-up.
Risks and limitations
Pelvic floor and lifestyle measures are low risk but need patience and regular practice to work. Medicines can cause side effects and do not suit everyone, so your doctor checks your health first. Surgery and procedures carry risks such as bleeding, infection, difficulty emptying the bladder, or the leak not fully resolving, and these are explained before any decision. Some types of incontinence can be fully cured and others improved, so at Dar Al Kamal Hospital in Sharjah the aim is meaningful improvement in comfort and confidence, chosen with you rather than promised.
Cost and insurance
Many UAE insurance plans cover a urology consultation, a urine test, and medication for incontinence, though coverage of specific treatments varies. Bladder function testing, procedures and surgery often need pre-approval, which is worth starting early as it commonly causes delay. Some plans may treat certain items as elective, and rules differ between policies and can change. Pads and supplies are frequently excluded. Confirm exactly what your policy covers with Dar Al Kamal Hospital in Sharjah on 06 599 7777 before starting, and ask about the cost of any recommended tests.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the main types of urinary incontinence?
The main types of urinary incontinence are stress incontinence, where urine leaks on coughing, laughing, lifting or exercise, and urge incontinence, where a sudden strong need to go arrives too fast, with some people having both.
Is leaking urine when I cough or exercise treatable?
Yes, leaking urine when you cough, laugh or exercise is stress incontinence and is very treatable, often starting with pelvic floor training and lifestyle changes, with procedures or surgery considered if these are not enough.
Do only women get urinary incontinence?
No, urinary incontinence affects both women and men, and while it is common in women after childbirth or menopause, men can develop it too, particularly after prostate surgery, and both are treated in Sharjah.
Do I need surgery for urinary incontinence?
No, most urinary incontinence is treated without surgery, beginning with pelvic floor exercises, bladder retraining and lifestyle changes, with surgery reserved for certain types or when gentler measures have not given enough relief.
How long do pelvic floor exercises take to help?
Pelvic floor exercises work gradually and need consistent daily practice over several weeks before you judge the result, and it helps to keep them up even once your control improves to hold on to the benefit.
Can urinary incontinence be cured completely?
Some urinary incontinence can be greatly reduced or resolved, but not every type can be fully cured, so the aim at Dar Al Kamal Hospital in Sharjah is meaningful improvement in comfort and confidence chosen with you.
Should I just manage leaks with pads?
Managing leaks with pads alone is not necessary, as urinary incontinence is common and treatable, so an assessment can find the cause and offer options that many people find improve their daily life.
When should urine leaks be checked urgently?
Urine leaks should be checked promptly if you also have fever, pain or burning on passing urine, blood in your urine, or a sudden inability to pass urine, as these point to a separate problem needing review.
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