Overcoming Incontinence: A Straightforward Guide to Your Options - Softcover

Dierich, Mary; Froe, Felecia

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0471347957 ISBN 13: 9780471347958

Publisher: Wiley, 2000

Synopsis

A Compassionate Guide to Treating Incontinence

Millions of Americans suffer in silence as urinary incontinence steadily erodes the quality of their lives. Whether this distressing disorder is related to childbirth, menopause, aging, or cancer, adults have been led to believe there is no treatment. Now, here is a book that outlines the latest research and shows you there is hope for conquering incontinence. From two medical practitioners who work daily with incontinent people, Overcoming Incontinence presents a comprehensive step-by-step plan that starts with natural, conservative methods and moves on to groundbreaking new advances in care and treatment. This practical guide dispels the many myths associated with incontinence, giving you the latest options for treatment—from simple lifestyle changes and exercises to devices, medications, and surgery. In today’s world, there is hope—and you can take your health into your own hands. Find out how to reverse urinary incontinence and get a whole new lease on life.

About this title

About the Author

MARY DIERICH, M.S.N., R.N., C.N.P., is a nurse practitioner who works exclusively with incontinence and pelvic dysfunction at the Center for Bladder and Pelvic Dysfunction at the University of Minnesota’s Department of Urologic Surgery. She lives in Minneapolis and maintains an active speaking and consulting schedule.

FELECIA FROE, M.D., is one of only seventy-five female urologists in the United States. She currently practices in Blue Springs, Missouri, treating urinary incontinence and other female urologic problems.

Millions of Americans suffer in silence as urinary incontinence steadily erodes the quality of their lives. Whether this distressing disorder is related to childbirth, menopause, aging, or cancer, adults have been led to believe there is no treatment. Now, here is a book that outlines the latest research and shows you there is hope for conquering incontinence. From two medical practitioners who work daily with incontinent people, Overcoming Incontinence presents a comprehensive step-by-step plan that starts with natural, conservative methods and moves on to groundbreaking new advances in care and treatment. This practical guide dispels the many myths associated with incontinence, giving you the latest options for treatment--from simple lifestyle changes and exercises to devices, medications, and surgery. In today's world, there is hope--and you can take your health into your own hands. Find out how to reverse urinary incontinence and get a whole new lease on life.DESCRIPTION:A compassionate guide to the treatment of incontinence

Millions of people suffer in silence as urinary incontinence erodes the quality of their lives. But it doesn't have to be that way. From authors with impeccable credentials, Overcoming Incontinence offers a step-by-step plan that starts with natural, conservative methods, and moves to the groundbreaking advances in care and treatment. This practical guide gives the latest options for treating urinary incontinence--from simple lifestyle changes and exercises to devices, medications, and surgery. With the right information at your side, you can find a way to curb this problem and get a whole new lease on life.

25% of women from age 30 to 59 have experienced an episode of urinary incontinence

Mary Dierich, MSN, RN (Minneapolis, MN), heads the Center for Bladder and Pelvic Dysfunction at the University of Minnesota's Department of Urologic Surgery. Felicia Froe, MD (Kansas City, MO), is one of only seventy-five female urologists in the United States.

Reviews

More women than men are affected by incontinence, and most sufferers mistakenly believe that the condition is a normal part of aging. Thus, this slim book will be welcomed for its no-nonsense, practical advice. Readers will learn how the urinary system works and how and when to seek professional help. Dierich, who heads the Center for Bladder and Pelvic Dysfunction at the University of Minnesota's Department of Urologic Surgery, and Froe, one of only 75 female urologists in the United States, explain the different types of urinary incontinence: stress, urge, overflow, functional, iatrogenic, and mixed. They explain how to keep a diary, recording type and amount of fluid intake, and how often and in what situation incontinence occurs. While recommending simple steps to prevent leakage, the authors also advise that any leakage should be evaluated by a professional. They explain in detail the different types of treatment (drugs, Kegel exercises, biofeedback, muscle therapy, pessaries, and surgery) and delineate the advantages and disadvantages of each. Rounding out the book are chapters on male incontinence, bedwetting, the special problems faced by people with neurologic problems, interstitial cystitis, and dysfunctional voiding. Highly recommended.
-Jodith Janes, Cleveland Clinic Fdn.
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wiley
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0471347957
• ISBN 13: 9780471347958
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 128