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Incontinence Treatments

Incontinence is a loss of control of bodily functions, either urinary or fecal. Incontinence of any type can be embarrassing to someone who suffers from it, but there are ways to relieve the problems involved with the condition.

  1. Diet Change

    • Sometimes a simple diet change can work wonders to stop Incontinence. For instance, eating foods with less fat can help reduce cramps and diarrhea.

    Medication

    • There are medications that can help with incontinence that can either strengthen or relax excretory muscles. Check with your doctor about the right medication for you.

    Behavior Changes

    • Emotions and stress can also play a role in incontinence. Reducing the amount of stress in your life may help you.

    Biofeedback

    • Biofeedback is the process of using electronics to check vital signs and body structure. By using biofeedback, doctors can determine how strong your muscles are, and give you exercises to help strengthen the muscles controlling your excretory system.

    Surgery

    • If all else fails, surgery can be used to help with incontinence. The surgeries can help the system increase capacity to reduce incidents.

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