Why: Urinary incontinence (UI), the involuntary loss of urine, is estimated to effect over 13 million Americans. UI increases with age, but is not a normal part of the aging process. It is the second ...

The internal anal sphincter consists of smooth muscle and maintains 70% of the resting anal tone. The external anal sphincter consists of striated muscle and accounts for the remaining 30% of resting ...

Worried about urinary leakage or bladder control issues? You’re not alone-1 in 8 women experience some form of urinary incontinence, yet many suffer silently due to embarrassment or lack of awareness.

Urinary incontinence is a common problem that is experienced by women of all ages. The overall evaluation and treatment of incontinence has increased in sophistication, both as a result of the ...

Fecal incontinence, also called bowel incontinence, is a loss of bowel control that results in involuntary bowel movements (fecal elimination). This can range from an infrequent involuntary passage of ...

Incontinence, or urine leakage, during exercise is a common type of stress incontinence caused by weak pelvic floor muscles. Pelvic floor therapy and some at-home steps can help. It can be frustrating ...

Dr. Whitehouse answers the question: 'Incontinence In Alzhiemer's Patients?' May 4, 2009 -- Question: How do I best deal with the incontinence issues that arise when caring for a loved one with ...

This article, the sixth in an eight-part series on a new core education curriculum for pressure ulcer prevention and management, discusses incontinence assessment and care. Assessing the patient and ...

Detailed assessments should be offered to people who have neurological conditions like stroke, multiple sclerosis and head and spinal cord injuries, and who experience incontinence or other urinary ...

If faecal or urinary incontinence result in moisture-associated skin damage, it is vital that it is recognised and assessed early and managed appropriately to restore the skin’s barrier function and ...

Detailed assessments should be offered to people who have neurological conditions like stroke, multiple sclerosis and head and spinal cord injuries, and who experience incontinence or other urinary ...