Urinary incontinence surgery is a treatment given to woman to help with overactive bladder when nothing else seems to help. The surgery can range from being minimal to major.
Mild degree of incontinence can be managed by pelvic floor exercises and using incontinence pads. If symptoms are interfering with your work and regular activities then you can consider having surgery for incontinence.
Mixed incontinence is a combination of stress incontinence and urge incontinence.Since each form of incontinence pertains to different functions or anatomy, it is very important to distinguish which part of the incontinence is to be treated by surgery
The amount of recovery time from urinary incontinence surgery can vary from person to person. However on average, most people are able to resume normal activities within six to eight weeks of the surgery.
Any surgery involving the urogenital tract runs the risk of damaging or weakening the pelvic muscles and causing incontinence.
Ignorance or injury during surgery may lead to damage and impotency
The procedures for an incontinence stress surgery are sling procedures and bladder neck suspension procedures. Sling procedures include conventional slings, adjustable slings and tension-free slings.
No, surgery would be a last resort. Usually medication and physical therapy is used.
Incontinence may be controlled through a number of invasive and non-invasive treatment options, including Kegel exercises, biofeedback, bladder training, medication, insertable incontinence devices, and surgery.
Bladder incontinence is an unfortunate and troubling condition. Surgery is available to try and counter it, and this includes electrical stimulation. However, it is more normal to try pelvic floor exercises and lifestyle changes before undertaking any surgery.
Adult diapers can be helpful for people who are incontinent. It would be wise to check with your doctor to find out what is causing the incontinence. Possibly medications and/or surgery could help alleviate the problem as well.
Yes, depression can follow prostate removal, particularly if the surgery causes incontinence and/or impotence.
Surgery is only a real necessity when a progressive loss of neurological function is experienced, leading, for instance, to bladder or bowel incontinence or limb paralysis.