Incontinence FAQ
Urinary incontinence is very common. It affects men and women of many different ages. It tends to affect people as they get older, although it also happens with young people. Studies have shown that women who have never been pregnant report some amount of stress incontinence when they are active or playing sports.
If you have incontinence, it means you are not able to control your bladder and some amount of urine comes out when you don’t want it to. Some physicians call it "leaking out" and ask patients if they have trouble with leaking urine. If they do, there are often treatments that can help.
- What are the different types of incontinence?
- What is the first step of the treatment process?
- What are treatment options for stress incontinence?
- What are treatment options for urge incontinence?
- What are other types of treatments for incontinence?
- Does cranberry juice help with incontinence?
- Are there foods and beverages we should avoid?
- Is incontinence something to be concerned about?
- Is the need for pads or briefs often a turning point for people?
- Do men have trouble talking about incontinence?
- What typically causes incontinence in men?
- Is incontinence a progressive problem? Should you get it taken care of as soon as possible?
- When should patients start to consider solutions like medication and physical therapy?
- What is the anatomy of the pelvic floor?
- How does a physical therapist contribute to a woman’s recovery from incontinence?
- What is biofeedback?
- How do physical therapists start to work with women with incontinence problems?
- What are Kegels?
- How does a patient get access to a physical therapist?
- What type of training have Frye Regional's physical therapists received?
- Are there classes that can help?
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