incontinence Articles
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Stream 10 — Urogynaecology (FC10) - Case Study
Introduction Validated questionnaires and urodynamic studies are used to diagnose and evaluate female lower urinary tract symptoms (FLUTS) including urinary incontinence and or urgency. Objective To validate and use Sinhata translations of the International Consultation on Incontinence Modular Questionnaire for FLUTS (ICIQ-FLUTS) and the King's Health Questionnaire ...
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Pressure Ulcer - Case Study
Healing rate: 67.9 mm2/day. Healing time: 159 days. Wound size: 135 × 80 × 10 mm w/70-mm undermining at 3 o’clock. Age of wound when treatment started: 4 months. Subject: 44/male. Paraplegic. Frail with contractures and muscle wasting; tube fed, incontinent, dependent for all ...
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How to Treat a Leaky Bladder: A Guide for Women
It happens to the best of us — an unexpected sneeze or giggle and suddenly you are made aware that you have a leaky bladder. As difficult as these situations can be, there’s nothing to be embarrassed about. According to one study, 45 percent of women between the ages of 20 and 80 experience some degree of urinary incontinence. Luckily, there are steps you may take to regain ...
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What is Stress Incontinence: Causes and Treatment
Stress incontinence occurs women twice as much as men and research shows its prevalence increases with age. But, that is an oversimplification of an issue closely associated with life experiences. Multiple normal vaginal deliveries appear to increase a woman’s chance of experiencing leaks and female urinary incontinence appears among female collegiate athletes – particularly among ...
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Results of Using a New Technology to Improve the Identification and Preservation of Nerve Tissue during Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy
Introduction & Objectives Efforts to improve continence after robotic-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (RALRP) have focused on preserving periurethral and bladder neck tissue and techniques involving posterior reconstructions and anterior suspensions. Many patients, however, still have varying degrees of urinary incontinence. Literature has shown that nerves innervating the levator ...
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6 Tips for Maintaining Healthy Bladder Function With Incontinence
The bladder affects your day-to-day wellbeing. Sadly, many people don’t give much thought to a healthy bladder. Each day, an health adult will pass about a quart and a half of urine. When an adult involuntarily leaks urine it is called urinary incontinence. Incontinence can occur among adults of all ages, and there are three major types; stress, urge and mixed. This guide provides ...
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What tools are available for management of Lower Anterior Resection Syndrome - LARS
To address the lack of a standardized approach for the management of LARS, a bowel management program, called BOREAL, was developed and evaluated in this study, aiming to highlight the acceptability, feasibility and effectiveness of timely assessment and treatment of LARS. Low anterior resection is a common after sphincter-preserving, rectal cancer surgery and can contribute to long-term bowel ...
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With pelvic floor trainers, it is easy to stay motivated during your Kegel exercises
It’s been a while since you started your Kegel Training? Congrats! However, even if you have clearly improved your pelvic floor strength … You started to skip a training session here and there … In short, sometimes it is hard to stay motivated during your Kegel exercises. This is absolutely normal, don’t worry! But there are some fun ways to train your pelvic floor. With ...
By Fizimed SAS
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How to Strengthen the Pelvic Floor Muscles Quickly and Easily
Fixing a health problem can sometimes feel out of your control. But when you’re managing incontinence and bladder leakage, there’s a lot you can do yourself. For those out there who are trying to figure out how to strengthen pelvic floor muscles quickly, you have easily accessible ways to get great results. With modern technology, there are ways to strengthen your muscles even if ...
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After a spinal cord injury, can we predict who will recover independent bowel management during the first year?
Neurogenic bowel dysfunction (NBD) with symptoms of constipation and fecal incontinence is a common complication of traumatic spinal cord injury. In a new study, the aim was to identify factors that could predict the recovery of independent bowel function to assist clinicians in their prognosis of bowel function and to guide them to bowel management strategies useful for the patient. Bowel ...
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Overactive Bladder in Women: What Causes It and How Do You Treat It?
Did you know that 40% of women in the United States struggle with an overactive bladder? If you’ve been struggling with the combination of symptoms, such as waking up in the middle of the night to urinate or feeling a frequent urge to urinate, you may be wondering if you have an overactive bladder. There are many causes behind an overactive bladder, but understanding this medical ...
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What is Urine Flow Rate Test?
What is urine flow rate test? You may be unfamiliar with the term urine flow rate or urinary flow rate, which is a common medical term in urology. Put it simply, the rate of urine flow measures how fast urine flows, how much it flows out, and how long it takes. It is expressed in ml/s. Urine flow rate test is done mainly when the following symptoms appear: bladder residual urine increase ...
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Caring For An Aging Parent: Top Tips For 2021
At Peelaway Labs, our goal is to make caregivers lives as easy and effortless as possible. That's why we were voted Caregiver Product of the year by Caregiver.com. We hope you enjoy the caregiving tips in this article! Watching our parents grow older and face some of the consequences associated with advancing age is probably one of the most difficult and emotional situations to have to deal ...
By Peel Away
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Treatment of Post, High-Intensity-Focused Ultrasound Urethral Stricture with Novel Long-term Stent
ABSTRACT Urethral strictures (US) can be recurrent chronic illnesses leading to severe side effects and poor quality of life. Several options to treat US exist, including repeated dilatations, stents, and open surgery. A urethral stent is a good, minimally invasive option but has major limitations, such as stent migration, mucosal growth, and incontinence, especially for bladder-neck strictures. ...
By Allium Ltd
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Comparison of obstetric anal sphincter injuries in nulliparous women before and after introduction of the EPISCISSORS-60 at two hospitals in the United Kingdom
Aim: To assess whether the introduction of episiotomy scissors specially designed to achieve a cutting angle of 60°, EPISCISSORS-60®, in two hospitals in the UK would result in a reduction in obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASIS) in nulliparous women. Methods: A structured training program for all doctors and midwives provided a theoretical framework around OASIS including risk ...
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6 Tips for Avoiding Pressure Ulcers in Healthcare Facilities
A silent but serious condition is impacting healthcare facilities around the world, taking a serious toll not only on patient safety but hospital revenue and operating costs, too. Although it’s not contagious, this condition afflicts 2.5 million patients each year, resulting in 60,000 deaths annually in the United States alone1. On top of that, it costs the U.S. health system an estimated ...
By EarlySense
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How The Pelvic Floor Therapy System Can Help Improve your Health
The pelvic floor physical therapy system is a therapeutic method that uses physical therapy concepts to recondition the pelvic floor muscles in a systematic, effective, and safe manner. The treatment’s purpose is to increase the strength and function of the pelvic floor muscles, as well as to relieve discomfort, weakness, and inefficiency. A qualified physical therapist accesses the muscles ...
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FIGO good clinical practice paper: management of the second stage of labor
Abstract This good clinical practice paper provides an overview of the current evidence around second stage care, highlighting the challenges and the importance of maintaining high-quality, safe, and respectful care in all settings. It includes a series of recommendations based on best available evidence regarding length of second stage, judicious use of episiotomy, and the importance of ...
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