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Functional Urology Unit, Casa Madre Fortunata Toniolo, Bologna, Italy
Voiding diary and pad testing should be part of the initial evaluation of any patient complaining lower urinary tract symptoms.
5.1 Voiding Diary
Voiding diary records the time of micturition and the voided volume, incontinence episodes, pad usage, and other information such as fluid intake and the degree of urgency. Table. 5.1 shows an example of voiding diary recommended by ICS.
Table 5.1
Voiding diary recommended by ICS
24-h bladder diary | Date | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Time | Drinks | Urine | Pads | ||
Amount (ml) | Type | Amount (ml) | Bladder sensation | ||
6 am | |||||
7 am | |||||
8 am | |||||
9 am | |||||
10 am | |||||
11 am | |||||
Midday | |||||
etc. | |||||
The important parameters recorded in a voiding diary include:
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