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Incontinence Archives - Nevada Surgical

7th Jul, 2025
TL;DR: Overactive bladder (OAB) in men is characterized by frequent urination urges and it becomes more common with age. Up to 30% of men over 60 experience it. Common issues of OAB include frequent urination, sudden urges to urinate, sleeping disruptions due to urination needs, and urinary leakage. Causes of OAB can be neurologic conditions, prostate enlargement, bladder muscle problems, infections, inflammation, lifestyle factors, and…
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2nd Jun, 2025
TL;DR: Urine leakage during exercise, known as stress urinary incontinence (SUI), can be caused by increased belly pressure due to activities like running, jumping, and coughing. Weak pelvic floor muscles or a malfunctioning sphincter muscle can lead to this issue. Factors increasing the risk of leaks include childbirth, menopause, high-impact sports, obesity, chronic coughing, surgeries, and certain diseases. Leakage varies between genders, with women experiencing…
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2nd Jun, 2025
TL;DR: Nocturia, frequent night-time urination, often caused by nocturnal polyuria, bladder size reduction and function with age, and sleep pattern shifts. Health issues, such as heart failure, diabetes, and sleep disorders like sleep apnea, also contribute to nocturia. In females, nocturia is linked with hormonal changes during menopause and pregnancy. Nocturia's common symptom is waking more than once at night to urinate. Diagnosis of nocturia…
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28th Feb, 2025
Living with bladder or bowel leakage can be frustrating, embarrassing, and incredibly isolating. I've heard from so many people who curtail their social lives simply because they're worried about the potential for having an accident. Many people resort to pads and incontinence underwear, seeing it as the only option to manage accidents. While absorbent products provide a temporary solution, they do nothing to address the…
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14th Feb, 2025
Urinary urge incontinence (UUI), often referred to as overactive bladder with incontinence, is a condition characterized by a sudden and intense urge to urinate, followed by involuntary leakage. For many people, it's as embarrassing and uncomfortable as it sounds. It's also more common than you might suspect, and it can be a debilitating condition for the millions of individuals worldwide who manage it, because it…
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31st Jan, 2025
Overactive bladder (OAB) is a common condition characterized by a sudden and uncontrollable urge to urinate, often accompanied by increased frequency and, in many cases, urinary incontinence. It affects millions of people worldwide and can significantly impact quality of life. The good news is that OAB is highly manageable through a combination of lifestyle modifications, behavioral therapies, medical treatments, and advanced interventions. In this comprehensive…
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13th Jan, 2025
Sacral neuromodulation (SNM) is an advanced, minimally invasive treatment designed to improve bladder and bowel control for individuals with overactive bladder (OAB), urinary retention, and fecal incontinence. It is an amazingly simple and life-changing procedure for around 90% of people who have not responded well to medications or other therapies. However, like any medical intervention, SNM is not universally effective, and its success depends on…
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27th Dec, 2024
Sacral neuromodulation is one of those technology things that “just works.” You don't have to think about it, do anything about it, or push any buttons. Once implanted during a 20-minute painless minor procedure, it simply works to resolve bladder and bowel leakage. But what makes you a good candidate for sacral neuromodulation? Here's the short answer: A good candidate for sacral neuromodulation (SNM) is…
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6th Dec, 2024
A few people have wondered if sacral neuromodulation might interfere with their cardiac pacemaker.  The answer is no; the two are both entirely safe, even when used together, but let me elaborate a bit. Sacral neuromodulation (SNM) is considered safe for individuals with cardiac pacemakers because of their key mechanisms and safety measures. Both are types of pacemakers, but they act in different areas of…
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22nd Nov, 2024
When Glenn L. saw a commercial on television for a revolutionary incontinence treatment, he wasted no time making a phone call and subsequent appointment. At 70 years old, he describes navigating incontinence issues for at least seven years, something his own father had also experienced. "I would have to get up at least five times a night to go," he says. "As the years went…
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