With more than 10,000 patients treated for incontinence by Mayo Clinic each year, this book provides a source of hope from the experts who are leading the efforts to treat and cure incontinence.
If you’re suffering from unwanted symptoms of incontinence — loss of bladder or bowel control — you’re not alone. Millions of Americans struggle daily with issues related to urinary or fecal incontinence. Mayo Clinic on Incontinence provides guidance to help manage or alleviate your symptoms so you can enjoy a better quality of life.
No matter how bothersome your symptoms — whether your incontinence is more of an annoyance or it’s severe enough that you’re afraid to leave the house — there are steps you can take to manage or treat the problem. In recent years, significant treatment advances have helped thousands of people. And newer medications have been approved — it all adds up to better outcomes! Incontinence is not something you need to live with.
Inside you’ll find the following and more:
Behavioral and lifestyle changes to improve symptoms
How to find the right doctor
Medications, therapies, treatment plans and surgical options
How to live well with incontinence
Incontinence doesn't usually get better on its own. In fact, it tends to get worse if you don't act. Our goal is to help improve or even cure your condition. Order Mayo Clinic on Incontinence today and take the next step toward enjoying an active life!