Sorting out mixed leakage in Canton
Cherokee County women with both kinds of leaks see our team at our Canton office. We'll ask which leaks bother you most: those with coughing and lifting, or those with a sudden urge. An exam, urine test and sometimes urodynamic testing help us see how much of each is present.
How our urologists treat both
Bulkamid helps the urethra close more firmly and targets stress leakage. Urge leakage needs its own plan, which can include bladder training, medicines, Botox in the bladder, InterStim or Altaviva. Many women start with whichever type bothers them most and address the other next.
Reasons to phone
- Burning, fever or cloudy urine
- Blood in the urine
- Feeling that you can't empty
For Cherokee women
Chair-based magnetic pelvic floor sessions, with no undressing, may ease both types. Women in Canton, Holly Springs and Woodstock are welcome to ring (678) 344-8900, and online requests work as well.
Common questions
Can Bulkamid make urgency worse?
Bulkamid treats leaks with coughs, laughs and exercise, not urge leaks, and some women notice urgency more once stress leaks stop. We check for urgency before the injection, often treat it first with habits or medicine, and ask about it at follow-up.
Do I need urodynamics first?
Often, when you have both stress and urge leaks. The test fills the bladder through a thin catheter and records pressure and leaks, which shows which problem drives most of the leaking. It is done in the office, and you can drive home afterward.
Caffeine, carbonated drinks and constipation can all make urgency worse, so small changes at home are worth trying while we plan treatment.
A short bladder diary covering a few days helps us see which type of leak is more frequent, and it guides where we start.
We'll revisit the plan at each follow-up.
Mixed leakage is common, and it is treatable.
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