incontinence

Functional incontinence is a type of incontinence where the person does not recognize or feel the urge to urinate.  People who have functional incontinence have a difficult time getting to the toilet. The problem could be that a person can’t get to the washroom quickly due to mobility restrictions or is slow to remove clothing. Some people ...click here to read more

Do you get a sudden and uncomfortable urge to urinate throughout the day? Does your bladder wake you up at night? Do you find it hard to control your urge to go? Perhaps you even have unpleasant accidents, losing a small amount of urine because you couldn’t make it to the bathroom on time… These ...click here to read more

Urinary incontinence is a condition characterized by leakage and loss of bladder control. A common condition, urinary incontinence exists in several different types. Understanding which type you have can help you get the appropriate treatment to effectively prevent bladder leaks. Below you will uncover some of these treatment options, along with bladder training guidelines and ...click here to read more

Urinary incontinence is a condition that impacts a lot of people and can be broken down into different types – for example, stress incontinence, urge incontinence, and overflow incontinence. A better understanding of the various forms of incontinence can help those who suffer from it gain better control over symptoms. Essentially, urinary incontinence happens when ...click here to read more

Urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, and pelvic organ prolapse awareness is lacking among most women. Knowing the signs and symptoms of these conditions can help start the treatment sooner, but unfortunately, many women are unfamiliar with these conditions and their symptoms, so treatment is often delayed. This lack of knowledge was seen to be more common ...click here to read more

Botox injections treat overactive bladder almost as effectively as oral medications for incontinence. Urinary incontinence is a common problem that is characterized by the loss of bladder control, when the bladder muscles become either too weak (stress incontinence) or too active (overactive bladder). Prostate problems and nerve damage can both increase the risk of urinary ...click here to read more

Urge incontinence, also known as overactive bladder or spastic bladder, is the involuntary loss of urine accompanied by a strong urge to urinate. Urge incontinence is not a disease on its own, but often a symptom for an underlying health problem. If you experience this type of incontinence, you should see your doctor to rule ...click here to read more

Multiple sclerosis can cause bladder control problems like incontinence and nocturia. Bladder control problems are actually quite common in multiple sclerosis patients, affecting at least 80% of patients. In some cases, bladder problems are the first warning sign of multiple sclerosis. Multiple sclerosis affects the myelin, the protective layer around nerves, which can block or ...click here to read more