1st Dec, 2023
Incontinence is a pervasive and often debilitating condition affecting millions of individuals worldwide, and its impact on quality of life, emotional well-being, and social interactions cannot be overstated. It's also one of the most undertreated conditions in the country, and many people struggle to manage symptoms in silence. But at what point do symptoms of incontinence need treatment beyond what can be managed at home?… Read more »
24th Nov, 2023
Men and women struggling with symptoms of incontinence in silence, and often in shame, aren't alone. Urinary incontinence, or bladder leakage, is extremely common, and most people do not realize it can be reversed with treatment. Fecal incontinence, or bowel leakage, is also a lot more common than most people realize, and treatments usually reverse this condition as well. So what is the cornerstone therapy… Read more »
1st Sep, 2023
Some of you have asked about the medical device called Elitone, which was FDA approved for treating stress urinary incontinence and being promoted as an alternative to sacral neuromodulation. We think Elitone may offer a nice complement to existing therapies including pelvic floor exercises, medications and Bulkamid filler injection for stress incontinence. Here's what else to know about Elitone for incontinence. It's Designed for Stress… Read more »
21st Jul, 2023
Sacral neuromodulation (SNM) has emerged as a groundbreaking therapeutic modality for managing pelvic floor dysfunctions, specifically urinary and fecal incontinence. This innovative treatment—which begins with placement of a tiny pacemaker device under the skin in a 20-minute outpatient procedure—involves the modulation of sacral nerves, leading to improved control over bladder and bowel function. But it's not just the procedure itself that creates the best outcomes.… Read more »
1st Jul, 2023
Incontinence is a condition characterized by the involuntary loss of urine or fecal matter. It affects millions of individuals around the world and causes more than just embarrassment, with a range of significant social, psychological, and physical implications. Treatments can vary and typically include the use of medications, a method that has pretty serious drawbacks. Increasingly, sacral neuromodulation is being used as a highly effective… Read more »
16th Jun, 2023
Pelvic floor disorders encompass a wide range of conditions that can significantly impact an individual's quality of life. Urinary retention, or the inability to fully empty the bladder, is one of them. Unfortunately, traditional methods of treatment don't resolve the issue or its symptoms. But sacral neuromodulation, or SNM, is showing tremendous success. Here's what makes SNM a revolutionary approach to the treatment of pelvic… Read more »
9th Jun, 2023
Urge incontinence, which is characterized by an uncontrollable and sudden urge to urinate, is a distressing condition that significantly impacts quality of life for millions of people around the world. Traditional treatment options for urge incontinence, which includes medications and behavioral therapies, may not deliver the results people hope for. But there is an alternative, and it's proving to offer the type of long-term relief… Read more »
26th May, 2023
Most of us are familiar with the concept of a pacemaker for a faulty heart rhythm. But how does the same technology work in the treatment of incontinence? How, specifically, does sacral neuromodulation stop bowel and bladder leakage? Understanding the Role of the Pacemaker If we think of the heart as a complex muscle and nerve system, we know that sometimes that system goes awry.… Read more »
14th Apr, 2023
Dr. Kent Sasse co-authored a research paper accepted for publication in the International Journal of MS Care (IJMSC). "Sacral Neuromodulation Therapy for Urinary and Fecal Incontinence in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis: Report of 6 Cases and Literature Review" is a report on six patients with MS-related incontinence and the treatment effects with sacral neuromodulation. From the Abstract "Urinary incontinence (UI) and fecal incontinence (FI) are challenging… Read more »
3rd Mar, 2023
In a recent post for Sixty & Me, Dr. Sasse discusses the impact of urinary incontinence. This is a condition that affects millions of people in the U.S. alone, and many millions more worldwide. Many of them struggle in silence as small leaks turn into the complete loss of bladder control. Incontinence is often chalked up to age or the result of chronic health conditions,… Read more »