pseudoincontinence

pseudoincontinence

The inability to retain urine due to a difficulty in reaching the toilet, advanced arthritis, or other physical handicaps. In contrast to those with true incontinence, patients with pseudoincontinence are fully aware of having had an “accident”, and thus are often embarrassed, angered and frustrated.

pseudoincontinence

The inability to retain urine, due to difficulty in reaching the toilet, advanced arthritis, or other physical handicaps, resulting in anger and frustration in the impaired. Cf Incontinence.