Bladder Incontinence is a common condition that affects many individuals1. Understanding the facts and available treatments can empower you to take control of your health. As a board-certified urogynecologist who has treated thousands of women struggling with incontinence, here are some reminders for people struggling with bladder incontinence issues:
Many people dealing with urinary incontinence adjust their routines, believing it’s just part of life or that it will improve on its own. Pads, liners, and other products have become normalized, making it easy to delay seeking real solutions. But relying on these quick fixes can increase the problem over time.
Today, I’m sharing something personal in the hopes that it might reach someone out there who feels the way I did—alone, embarrassed, and unsure where to turn. This is the story of my journey with Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI) and how it unexpectedly brought me closer to my mom.
If your partner is experiencing incontinence, you might suddenly feel like you are in uncharted territory. Incontinence is both a physical condition and a lifestyle change.
Intellectually, we understand that incontinence is a medical condition outside of our control. Emotionally, however, it’s a different story. Losing the ability to fully control our bladder and bowels – a skill gained in early childhood – can bring with it intense feelings of shame, embarrassment, anger and denial. For those in a partnership, incontinence also brings fear of loss of sexual attraction, and sometimes fear of diminished affection.
COPD can cause a lot of complications, including incontinence. Get the facts on COPD and incontinence.
Medicaid is the nation’s public health insurance program designed for individuals and families who may be low-income, elderly, or disabled. The Medicaid program covers more than 1 in 5 Americans, including many with complex and costly needs for care. With over 74 million Americans relying on Medicaid, it is the largest single source of health coverage in the U.S. The program ensures that qualifying individuals can access medically necessary products, including incontinence supplies, urological supplies, and other medical necessities, as well as healthcare and long-term care services.
Incontinence is such a taboo subject that, for many patients, it’s more shrouded in mythology and mystery than almost any other condition. There’s nothing to be afraid of! Today’s guest is Dr. Kathleen Kobashi, chair of the Department of Urology at Houston Methodist Hospital and a specialist in women’s health and bladder control issues, and she sheds light on the truth behind many incontinence myths and the practice of urology.
Incontinence is a common condition affecting millions of men and women worldwide, often leading to considerable physical discomfort, embarrassment and emotional distress. One in four adult women report some degree of involuntary urine leakage. But incontinence is not just a female problem, and affects millions of men as well. For both men and women, the risk of urinary incontinence increases with age.
Urinary incontinence (UI) affects millions of women worldwide, posing significant challenges, especially in critical care settings. Traditional management methods, such as indwelling catheters and intermittent catheters, come with risks of infections and urethral trauma with repeated use. Enter the female external urinary catheter (FEUC), a groundbreaking solution offering safer, more comfortable urinary management. This article will explore how FEUCs are transforming the management of UI, sharing stories of women who have experienced life-changing benefits.
It’s easy to think that all UTIs are the same – lousy and uncomfortable. But those symptoms you’re experiencing might not be a UTI, and understanding what to look for can help you find the right treatment right away. Listen now to learn more!
It’s hard to believe, but nearly half of all people who need adult diapers are able to afford them. That’s a problem nobody in America should have.
Aleece Fosnight, a board-certified physician assistant specializing in incontinence conditions and a medical advisor for Aeroflow Urology, tells us more about the diaper gap and what can be done about it.
A lot of us can be intimidated by doctors, especially when it comes to talking about somethign as personal as incontinence. Today’s guest is here to tell us that there’s nothing to worry about. Shavya Kovela is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and the Clinicial Education Manager for Flyte Therapy, and she has some illuminating and encouraging insights for everyone who recognizes that they need help but isn’t terribly comfortable with the idea of seeking it out…
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