Almost half (45%) of all people with incontinence wait at least 5 years before they get help, according to Karen Logan, a continence nurse at Gwent Healthcare NHS Trust.
If you have incontinence, don’t be embarrassed about getting medical help. The symptoms can be improved, and sometimes cured, with simple methods.
Here’s where you can go for expert help.
Your GP
Your GP can assess whether you have incontinence, either bowel or urinary, decide which type of incontinence you have, give general advice on controlling symptoms, provide information on pelvic floor exercises and bladder training, and give treatment with prescribed medicines.
Continence clinics
In the UK, there are over 360 NHS continence clinics, with specialist teams providing support and medical advice for people with bowel or bladder incontinence.
To find details of your local NHS continence clinic - Call the Bladder and Bowel Foundation enquiries line on 01536 533255 or visit www.bladderandbowelfoundation.org.
SOURCE: http://arelle.com/blog/
