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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Urinary Incontinence Therapy

Surgery may be option for urinary incontinence

October 02, 2008
Though surgery is considered a 'last-resort' treatment option for urinary incontinence, it can offer a long-term solution for this troublesome health issue. Mayo Clinic experts discuss the issues urinary incontinence patients should consider as they decide whether surgery is for them. The experts also give an overview of the surgical procedures available for urinary incontinence patients. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Frequent Urination and Urinary Incontinence in Men: An Overview
By Jennifer Sobol, D.O. , Health Expert

...advertise on television, many women have begun to seek treatment for their incontinence. Most... Read more »

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Stem Cells and Future Treatments for Urinary Incontinence
By Jasmine Schmidt , Health Expert

...side effects. Besides being a possibly effective treatment of stress incontinence, the stem cell... Read more »

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How Patients View Bladder Control Treatment Options: What Women Want
By Nancy Muller , Health Expert

...findings about consumer preferences with respect to treatment options for bladder control... Read more »

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Stem Cell Research Launches in U.S. for Stress Urinary Incontinence
By Nancy Muller , Health Expert

...Austria and more recently in Canada for treating urinary incontinence. Now the first U.S. stem... Read more »

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Dr. Sobol Answers Your Questions Part 2
By Jennifer Sobol, D.O. , Health Expert

...decisions about diagnoses, medications and other treatment options, you should always consult... Read more »

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How to Use This Site
...disease. Let our experts guide you through this experience. You can also find help finding the right treatment, getting insurance help or if you're caring for someone with incontinence, visit our... Read more »
Four Steps for Gaining Control of Your Bladder
...until you are passing urine every three to four hours without leaking. For more information about treatment urinary incontinence, visit www.healthcentral.com/incontinence/treatment.html. Read more »
Meet Dr. Jay Motola
...professional peer reviewed journals. He is currently investigating the use of LH/RH agonists in the treatment of advanced prostate cancer. He is a member of numerous professional organizations... Read more »
Urinary Incontinence: Causes and Treatments
...Scarring of this urine outflow tube from infection or injury is another cause occurring in younger men.  Treatment of this retention and overflow leakage is usually the surgical removal of the... Read more »
What Causes Dry Mouth?
What is Dry Mouth? | What Causes Dry Mouth? | Treatment for Dry Mouth | Keep Your Mouth Healthy | FAQs  People get dry mouth when the glands in the mouth that make saliva are not working... Read more »

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