Urinary Incontinence

Urinary incontinence causes distressing effects in men and women of all ages but is particularly common in later life. If you’re experiencing urinary incontinence, Revive Health Clinic in Lady Lake, Florida, is the place to go for a prompt, accurate assessment. The team uses state-of-the-art diagnostics and advanced treatments to improve the quality of life for people with urinary incontinence. Call Revive Health Clinic to schedule a consultation or book an appointment online today.

What is urinary incontinence?

Urinary incontinence means you lose control over your bladder.

You might find you leak urine when you laugh or sneeze, which is typical of stress incontinence. Or you might have urge incontinence and be unable to hold on long enough to get to the toilet when you need to urinate. Overflow incontinence is where you have dribbles of urine because your bladder isn’t emptying properly.

In addition to these urinary problems, you might experience functional incontinence, where a physical or mental disorder stops you from getting to the bathroom in time.

Why do I have urinary incontinence?

Incontinence can develop for many reasons, including neurological disorders, nerve damage, and childbirth. Giving birth naturally loosens and stretches the pelvic floor, which may never return to its previous condition.

Another leading cause of urinary incontinence in men and women is aging. In women 40 and over, menopause causes significant hormonal changes that reduce tissue elasticity and strength. This problem can make any incontinence resulting from the effects of childbirth even worse.

In men, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and other prostate gland conditions can cause urinary incontinence. The prostate gland wraps around the pipe carrying urine from the bladder to the penis (urethra). Aging can cause the gland to enlarge, putting pressure on the urethra and affecting urine flow.

How is incontinence treated?

Incontinence isn’t a diagnosis in itself — it’s a symptom of an underlying condition. Therefore, incontinence treatment starts with addressing the cause wherever possible.

You might also benefit from bladder training, learning to double void, and adopting scheduled urination. Pelvic floor exercises (Kegel exercises) are also helpful in improving bladder control.

Some patients face having to undergo surgery or other procedures for urinary incontinence, depending on the cause. Revive Health Clinic offers an innovative alternative called the EMSELLA® chair.

How does EMSELLA help with urinary incontinence?

EMSELLA is a medical device that addresses the underlying cause of urinary incontinence. You sit in the EMSELLA chair, fully clothed, and it transmits painless electromagnetic energy into your pelvic floor muscles. This energy triggers thousands of muscle contractions that tone and strengthen the pelvic tissues, improving bladder control.

EMSELLA is FDA-approved for urinary incontinence, but strengthening your pelvic floor muscles also enhances sexual intimacy and increases your body’s core strength.

Call Revive Health Clinic to learn more about EMSELLA and other urinary incontinence treatments. You can also schedule a consultation using the online booking feature at any time.