- This is an extremely frustrating but common condition characterized by:
- Urinary Frequency and Urgency
- Nocturia( waking up frequently at night to void)
- Social anxiety about unavailability of a bathroom to urinate immediately which may lead to social isolation and ultimately the person becomes homebound
- Dehydration with long standing consequences including hospitalization due to sepsis or Urinary tract infection(UTI’s)
- Skin problems from diaper rash
OUR APPROACH TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE INCLUDES
- Comprehensive evaluation to identify the cause
- Education on normal and abnormal voiding patterns
- A customized treatment plan to alleviate the symptoms of urgency, frequency and leakage of urine
- A multipronged approach including electrical stimulation, Biofeedback, Nutritional guidelines, Kegels and other pelvic floor exercises to increase endurance, Behavior strategies and body mechanics
GOAL: To have a healthy life without scouting for bathrooms , pads and diapers , UTI’s , skin issues and consume as much fluids as desired without fear of leakage of urine