Symptom guide · General Practice & Family Medicine
Urinary Incontinence
What urinary incontinence can point to, how urgent it is, and who assesses it in the UAE.
Also known as leaking urine
At a glance
Quick facts
- Also known as
- leaking urine
- Body region
- Urinary
- Care area
- General Practice & Family Medicine
- Conditions linked
- 5
Possible causes
Conditions that can cause urinary incontinence
Listed alphabetically. This list is not ranked by likelihood.
- Benign Prostatic HyperplasiaCommon among people with benign prostatic hyperplasia. Long-term condition.
- DementiaCommon among people with dementia. Long-term condition.
- ObesityCommon among people with obesity. Long-term condition.
- Type 2 DiabetesCommon among people with type 2 diabetes. Long-term condition.
- Urinary Tract InfectionCommon among people with urinary tract infection.
These figures describe how often each condition causes this symptom — not how likely it is that this symptom is caused by that condition. Most symptoms have a common, harmless explanation.
Treatment by cause
How the causes of urinary incontinence are treated
Treatment follows the diagnosis, not the symptom. Each row is a linked condition and a treatment used for it.
| If the cause is | Treatment used | Line |
|---|---|---|
| Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia | GP Consultation | First line |
| Urinary Tract Infection | Urine Test | First line |
| Urinary Tract Infection | Antibiotic Treatment | First line |
| Obesity | Weight Management Programme | First line |
| Obesity | Weight Loss Injections | First line |
| Obesity | Nutrition Counselling | First line |
| Type 2 Diabetes | Diabetes Screening | First line |
| Type 2 Diabetes | Diabetes Medication Management | First line |
| Type 2 Diabetes | Chronic Disease Review | First line |
| Dementia | GP Consultation | First line |
| Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia | Urine Test | Second line |
| Urinary Tract Infection | Telemedicine Consultation | Second line |
| Type 2 Diabetes | Weight Management Programme | Second line |
| Type 2 Diabetes | Nutrition Counselling | Second line |
| Type 2 Diabetes | Diabetes Education Programme | Second line |
| Type 2 Diabetes | Weight Loss Injections | Second line |
| Dementia | Mental Health Assessment | Second line |
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General Clinics & Polyclinics in Abu Dhabi
Where urinary incontinence is assessed depends on what is causing it. These are licensed general clinics & polyclinics listed in Abu Dhabi.
27 Ar Ruwwad St - Shakhbout City - MSH4 - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
Accepts: Daman, Thiqa, Cigna, MetLife +20 more
Al Ruwais, Al Dhafrah
Accepts: Daman, Thiqa, AXA, Cigna +16 more
Al Bahyah - Al Bahyah Old - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
Accepts: Daman, Thiqa, Cigna, Allianz Care +18 more
Abu Dhabi
Accepts: Daman, Thiqa, AXA, Cigna +27 more
Ordered by verification status and how complete each clinic's public record is, then alphabetically. This is a directory listing, not a ranking — Zavis does not rate or recommend providers.
A factual listing drawn from the DHA, DOH and MOHAP licence registers. It is not a referral, an endorsement, or advice that any of these providers is right for you.
Related symptoms
Other urinary symptoms
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Who assesses this in the UAE
These are the specialties that treat the conditions linked to this symptom. Every listed doctor holds a UAE licence.
Questions people ask
Can urinary incontinence be a sign of benign prostatic hyperplasia?
Yes. Urinary incontinence: common among people with benign prostatic hyperplasia. It does not work the same way in reverse — for most people with this symptom the cause turns out to be something else, and more common — so it is not a diagnosis on its own.
Can urinary incontinence be a sign of urinary tract infection?
Yes. Urinary incontinence: common among people with urinary tract infection. It does not work the same way in reverse — for most people with this symptom the cause turns out to be something else, and more common — so it is not a diagnosis on its own.
Can urinary incontinence be a sign of obesity?
Yes. Urinary incontinence: common among people with obesity. It does not work the same way in reverse — for most people with this symptom the cause turns out to be something else, and more common — so it is not a diagnosis on its own.
Can urinary incontinence be a sign of type 2 diabetes?
Yes. Urinary incontinence: common among people with type 2 diabetes. It does not work the same way in reverse — for most people with this symptom the cause turns out to be something else, and more common — so it is not a diagnosis on its own.
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Medical disclaimer. This page is general health information, not medical advice, and it cannot diagnose you. Always consult a licensed healthcare provider about your own symptoms and treatment. In an emergency in the UAE, call 998 for an ambulance.