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URINARY INCONTINENCE & TREATMENT
Loss of bladder control, or urinary incontinence, is not uncommon. More than ten million adults battle incontinence, many alter their activities to avoid embarrassing situations. People of all ages and lifestyles are affected by this problem, but there is a solution.
At Langford, we provide evaluation and treatment in a comfortable private room. While each person's problem can be different, for many, a pelvic exam, similar to that at the ob-gyn office, is required to determine if neurological damage is a factor, and to establish a baseline of pelvic muscle control and strength. While some patients are a bit nervous about this initially, all have left understanding the benefit to them and are glad they came. Our staff is professional and caring, and understands this problem well, and knows how to help you.
Non-Surgical Treatment is Available
Many people are surprised to find that non surgical treatment is available for incontinence. There is no need to feel that you have to just "live with it." With the appropriate medical assistance, there is a very good chance that your situation can be either improved or cured altogether. This is true even if you have already had surgery for incontinence, but still have leakage.
Types of Incontinence
The most common form of incontinence is stress incontinence. Stress incontinence is leakage of urine that occurs during normal activity such as coughing, laughing, sneezing, or exercising, which may place pressure on the bladder. Urge incontinence is also common.
Urgency occurs when the brain signals the bladder to empty, even though it may really contain only a small amount of urine. Often, these types of incontinence occur together, and this can be very frustrating and difficult for an active individual to manage.
Types of Treatment
There are a variety of ways to treat urinary incontinence without surgery, or following surgery. These include strengthening of the muscles of the pelvic floor, retraining them to better perform their function, learning techniques for improved control, and changing the behaviors which make incontinence worse.
Your physician may also recommend certain medications. We will consult with your physician regarding all treatment provided. |
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Program Components
The Continence Program includes:
- Evaluation of your fluid intake and urinating habits
- Evaluation of your pelvic floor muscle strength and control
- Education regarding methods to reduce bladder irritability
- Techniques in bladder training and pelvic floor muscle exercises
- Training in pelvic floor muscle strengthening and control which may include:
- Progressive exercises
- Biofeedback
- Electrical stimulation
- Behavior training
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