5th Jan, 2024
Urinary incontinence, or the involuntary loss of urine, is a common condition in women. Symptoms of incontinence are disruptive and embarrassing, which means many women manage in silence. As a progressive condition, that generally means a steep curtailing in the quality of life, as women begin spending more time at home to avoid the potential for accidents in public. Pregnancy, childbirth, aging, neurologic conditions and… Read more »
15th Dec, 2023
When it comes to promoting quality of life and personal well-being for senior citizens, age-related health conditions must naturally be addressed. For many, that includes symptoms of incontinence. While it's not considered a normal part of aging because its cause is physiological, incontinence nevertheless can become an issue later in life. Access to effective incontinence care—truly effective care beyond adult diapers and medications—should be the… Read more »
8th Dec, 2023
One of the biggest hurdles to treatment for many people is the persistent belief that incontinence is a normal and even inevitable part of aging. This is untrue. Incontinence is the result of physiological factors, but it's not something that happens simply because we grow older. Today, I'm dispelling the myth that incontinence is a normal part of aging, explaining what causes it, and sharing… Read more »
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 »