urinary incontinence

Botox proved to be effective in treating urinary incontinence

Women who struggle with urinary incontinence and who have not managed to obtain relief through medications or other therapies may want to try Botox injections, which have been shown to help control the condition. The researchers compared the effectiveness of Botox injections and an implanted nerve stimulation device. Those women who received injections experienced on ...click here to read more

Incontinence products and natural tips to manage urinary incontinence

Millions of women suffer from urinary incontinence (UI), and while many people believe it is simply an age-related issue, it can, in fact, affect younger people, too. Noticing the symptoms early and identifying the cause can help women with urinary incontinence get back to enjoying life. (See: Common Incontinence Products) Urinary incontinence in women can ...click here to read more

Urinary incontinence treatment with exercise app may lead to fewer leakages and improved quality of life

Urinary incontinence treatment with exercise app may lead to fewer leakages and improved quality of life. Researcher Eva Samuelsson said, “The results of our evaluation clearly show that the app Tät® was efficient as a first-line treatment for women with stress urinary incontinence. Self-managed exercises also seem to be an appreciated form of treatment, which is ...click here to read more

Urinary incontinence may be managed with prompted voiding in nursing homes for elderly

Urinary incontinence may be managed with prompted voiding in nursing homes for elderly. In Hong Kong, 10 to 15 percent of those over the age of 65 suffer from urinary incontinence and rates among those residing in nursing homes have increased dramatically. Urinary incontinence is commonly addressed with the use of adult diapers, but this ...click here to read more

Urinary incontinence in women treated effectively with pelvic floor muscle training: Study

Urinary incontinence in women can be treated effectively with pelvic floor muscle training. Director of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Carolyn M. Clancy said, “Urinary incontinence can affect women in a variety of ways, including physically, psychologically, and socially — and some of these impacts can be severe. This new report will help ...click here to read more

Bladder problems in men after 60: Urinary incontinence, overactive bladder, enlarged prostate, and lower urinary tract symptoms

Bladder problems are usually a subject for discussion in relation to women, but bladder issues can very much affect men, too, especially those over the age of 60. With aging, the risk of bladder-related problems increases, as there is a decline in kidney weight over time. The bladder and the urethra, too, undergo changes associated ...click here to read more

Urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, and pelvic organ prolapse awareness is lacking among most women: Study

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

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

Urinary incontinence in women: Symptoms, causes, complications, and treatment

Literally millions of women suffer from urinary incontinence, and while many people believe it is simply an age-related issue, it can, in fact, impact people who are younger. Noticing the symptoms early and identifying the cause can help women with urinary incontinence get back to enjoying life. Urinary incontinence in women can be both physically ...click here to read more

Urinary incontinence, depression in postmenopausal women magnifies the effects of vaginal symptoms

Evidence from a study at the University of California, San Francisco indicates that up to a third of women who have gone through menopause appear to suffer more disruptive symptoms if they are prone to urinary incontinence. Urinary incontinence ranges from occasional leaking urine when you cough or sneeze to having the urge to urinate ...click here to read more