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Urinary incontinence affects millions of men and women in the United States yet it is one of the least talked about problems. Too many people "suffer in silence" because it is embarrassing to admit to this problem and often difficult to bring the subject up to a doctor.
It doesn't have to be this way. There are many very effective treatments for incontinence. There are different reasons people lose urine when they don't want to, so the type of incontinence must be determined in order to choose the right solution.
Stress incontinence is one of the most common types. It can occur in both men and women but is more common in women and can happen at any age. Typically a person with stress incontinence loses urine with coughing, laughing, sneezing or activities such as dancing and exercising.
Urge incontinence is the "Gotta go, gotta go RIGHT NOW" type of incontinence. Many people with this type of incontinence are extremely inconvenienced by having to plan their activities around knowing where the closest restroom is. It is difficult to enjoy going to movies or sports events if you have to get up frequently to urinate! And often people with this kind of incontinence make it to the bathroom only to lose urine before actually getting to the toilet.
Of course, there are other reasons for incontinence as well. Dr. Roesel has a special interest in treating incontinence because she feels it is such an important quality of life issue. No one should have to go through life wet.
There are a variety of effective treatments available for different kinds of incontinence. Dr. Roesel can diagnose the specific type of problem you have using a combination of history, physical exam and specialized testing if needed. Our office is set up to provide a full diagnostic work up including urodynamics which is a study of how well the bladder is able to store urine to prevent leakage.
Once a diagnosis has been made, your treatment options may include medication, physical therapy or surgery. Treatment is individualized and Dr. Roesel works with each patient to make sure they understand the plan and feel comfortable with her recommendations.
If you are having trouble staying dry, don't suffer in silence. Give us a call at 271-2862.
