Continence Center
Urinary incontinence affects millions of people of all ages. Contrary to common myths, it isn’t a natural part of aging and isn’t confined to women. In men, the condition can be caused by prostate surgery and prostate enlargement. The facts about urinary continence.
With the latest treatments – including medications and pacemakers for the bladder– up to 80 percent of patients can be helped or cured. For men, the artificial sphincter is an option. No matter what the cause of incontinence, at Wake Forest Baptist the goal is to prescribe the most effective and least invasive treatment for each patient.
The first step to successful treatment is accurate diagnosis. The center is one of a few in the state offering video-urodynamics. This 30-minute procedure uses a small catheter to measure pressure and volume at the same time that the bladder is x-rayed. This combination helps doctors understand the exact cause so they can prescribe the best solution.
In most cases, medication or changes in bladder habits can help the problem. But, when surgery is needed, new minimally invasive advances in care help ensure long-term success. And, we're one of a few centers using magnetic resonance imaging to provide a "roadmap" for the best surgical outcomes.
Overactive bladder
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Urinary incontinence affects millions of people. It isn't a natural part of aging and isn't confined to women. With the latest treatments, up to 80 percent of patients can be helped or cured. |
Make an appointment with one of our urologists now or call us at 336-716-4131.