Reader's Question: I had a suprapubic catheter inserted and had trouble right from the beginning. I was in a lot of pain, was having spasms and a lot of urine was coming out of my urethra. I have multiple sclerosis and I have a nuerogenic bladder. That is why the doctor suggested this procedure. I had to have... Read more
Patient Question: What is the difference between a urologist and a urogynecologist? Answer: That is a very good question, and I get asked that frequently. The truth is that the basic fields are quite different, but as the fields get more specialized, the two fields become more similar and have a great deal of... Read more
Patient Question: I had a suprapubic catheter inserted and had trouble right from the beginning. I was in a lot of pain, was having spasms and a lot of urine was coming out of my urethra. I have multiple sclerosis and I have a neurogenic bladder. That is why the doctor suggested this procedure. I had to have the... Read more
While it is arguably almost expected for women to have some degree of urinary incontinence, based on physiology and other factors, that is not the case for men. Men may have a harder time discussing incontinence among people they are close with or even with a doctor or other medical professional. Urinary incontinence is an embarrassing... Read more
Every month, Dr. Sobol answers your questions about incontinence. Send questions for Dr. Sobol to feedback@incontinencenetwork.com.
Reader's Question: A friend had a ring inserted for her incontinence and is very pleased. I am interested in having that done. Can you tell me more about it?
Dr. Sobol's Answer: I believe what you are talking about... Read more
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on IncontinenceNetwork.com is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2005-2009. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. All rights reserved.
 | We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information: verify here. |
