What is the difference between urinary fistula and incontinence?

Urinary fistula and urinary incontinence are different in etiology, symptoms and complications.

1. Different causes of

urinary fistula are caused by birth injury, gynecological surgery injury, trauma, etc. Urinary incontinence is caused by a variety of factors causing excessive bladder pressure and low urethral pressure.

2. Different symptoms

Urinary fistula can be manifested as uncontrolled urine flowing out of the vaginal opening, accompanied by vulvar rash, itching, pain and other symptoms. Urinary incontinence can be manifested as involuntary urine flowing out of the urethral opening during cough or exercise.

3. Different complications Urinary

fistula can cause urinary tract infection, reproductive tract infection, renal impairment and other complications. Urinary incontinence can cause mental disorders, intimacy disorders and other complications.