Urinary Incontinence
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| Is prevention possible? |
| A medical problem? |
| What to ask the doctor? |
| Options beyond medicines? |
| Doing exercises right? |
| Aging and independent? |
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| Rebecca Rogers, M.D. Urogynecologist | Catherine E. DuBeau, MD Geriatrician |
Tamara Dickinson, RN Urological Nurse |
Cheryle Gartley Patient Advocate |
Tamara Dickinson, RN, CURN, CCCN, BCIA-PMDBHow should I mention my "leaking problem" to my doctor? What if he or she dismisses by concerns? Your healthcare provider should be open to discussing any health issue you need to talk about. Urinary incontinence is a significant health issue and can affect every aspect of a person’s life. It can be distressing and disabling and affect social, psychological, occupational, domestic, physical and sexual life. It is not a normal part of aging and can be effectively treated with a variety of therapies that don’t always end in surgery. It is very important that you be thoroughly evaluated to rule out any transient reasons for the leakage, and to confirm the type of incontinence, in order to find the best treatment for you. You should never accept being told to "just live with it." Tamara Dickinson, RN, CURN, CCCN, BCIA-PMDB |
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| More Need to Know What to Ask the Doctor |
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| Educate Yourself Urinary incontinence: A Health Guide Exercise Your Pelvic Floor Dealing Day to Day Video: What’s Up Down There |
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If you're struggling with a leaky bladder and have more questions than answers, you've come to the right place. Over the next six weeks, the four experts gathered here will answer frequently-asked questions and issues faced by people with incontinence: |
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