- November is National Bladder Health Awareness Month The Incontinence Institute wants people to know that November is National Bladder Health Awareness Month. The week of November 11-15 is National Bladder Health Week. It is estimated that more ... Read more
- When should you seek treatment? Urinary incontinence and bowel incontinence are health conditions that can be a nuisance, they can be humiliating, isolating, maddening and they can also be treated. For the millions of people suffering ... Read more
- Incontinence and Childbirth Urinary incontinence is usually broken down into three types, stress incontinence, overflow incontinence, and urge incontinence. Stress incontinence is an involuntary urine leak that occurs during coughing, laughing, sneezing, or ... Read more
- Prostate Enlargement Prostate enlargement, or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), is an enlarged prostate gland. It happens most with aging, though the cause of the enlargement is unknown. The prostate is a small gland ... Read more
- Urodynamic Testing How do we diagnose some urinary problems in women? Urodynamic testing is a painless procedure to test how the bladder acts when it fills and empties. This helps physicians find ... Read more
- Botox® for Incontinence Botox® injections are now available to treat urinary incontinence. Botox injections treat symptoms of urge incontinence, also known as overactive bladder. These symptoms include a strong need to urinate with ... Read more
- Reducing Liquids If you suffer from urinary incontinence – a constant need to know where the closest bathroom is, avoiding traveling or potentially embarrassing social activities, stopping exercise routines for fear of ... Read more
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) is an infection that happens anywhere in the urinary tract. UTIs are the second most common body infection that people experience. Urinary tract infections can cause ... Read more
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a condition that affects the large intestine. It causes cramping, bloating, and bowel symptoms such as diarrhea or constipation. Symptoms can differ from person to ... Read more
- Benefits of Outpatient Treatment at an Ambulatory Surgery Center The Incontinence Institute is an outpatient treatment center, or ambulatory surgery center (ASC). You may be wondering what that means, or why it is beneficial. As an ASC, the Incontinence Institute ... Read more
