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Keep reading for honest, straightforward and reliable advice about urinary (bladder) and faecal (bowel) incontinence. 

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Since there are many types of incontinence, there are also many types of treatment. In this sections you will find descriptions of the main types of treatment, including what type of incontinence they are commonly used to treat.

Daytime wetting and bedwetting (nocturnal enuresis) are frequent concerns for parents and their children.

As a teenager, you probably don’t expect to lose control over your bladder or bowel habits. But it is a myth that incontinence only affects certain age groups.

The more you understand about incontinence, the more able you will be to offer effective support.

In this section, you’ll find tools and advice on how to talk to your healthcare professional with a little more confidence. At the end of the day, it’s worth it when you consider how your life could change with an effective treatment.

Urinary incontinence (UI) is the involuntary release of urine at the wrong time and/or the wrong place. Don’t forget: it is a not a normal part of aging, it is a treatable condition, and you don’t have to deal with it on your own.

Faecal incontinence (FI) is the involuntary loss of liquid or solid stools causing social or hygienic inconvenience. You might also hear it referred to bowel or stool incontinence.

If you’ve arrived at this page, then it’s likely you’ve been searching for more information about bladder or bowel incontinence. Perhaps you are suffering from certain symptoms yourself, or perhaps you are looking for a family member or friend. Whatever the case, we’re glad that you’re here.

What exactly is incontinence? There are a lot of myths and misconceptions out there, so it’s important to set the record straight. The more you know about the condition, the more equipped you’ll be to discuss treatments with a healthcare professional.

If you’ve arrived at this page, then it’s likely you’ve been searching for more information about bladder or bowel incontinence. Perhaps you are suffering from certain symptoms yourself, or perhaps you are looking for a family member or friend. Whatever the case, we’re glad that you’re here.

Since there are many types of incontinence, there are also many types of treatment. In this sections you will find descriptions of the main types of treatment, including what type of incontinence they are commonly used to treat.

In this section, you’ll find tools and advice on how to talk to your healthcare professional with a little more confidence. At the end of the day, it’s worth it when you consider how your life could change with an effective treatment.

Everybody’s incontinence story is different. For this reason, we’ve provided information that is relevant to certain specific situations.

Multimedia links, patient testimonials, FAQS, contact details of support groups…. it’s all here!

Of course, there is loads more great content to be
found on the site, so feel free to explore!

What is incontinence?

Incontinence is a common health issue faced by millions of people. Find out more about the different types, symptoms and causes.

How can I get help?

Talking to a healthcare professional about intimate medical problems can be tough. Get better prepared for the appointment here.

What treatments are available?

Find descriptions of the main options on offer, including the type of incontinence they are designed to treat.

How can I live with incontinence?

Every incontinence story is unique. Find tips and advice that speak to your individual situation.

Testimonials

Shared stories about bladder and bowel health.

Blog

Stay up to date on all the latest news and developments round incontinence, written by the experts and patients themselves.

Press Release: A commitment to collaboration in continence care between international scientific societies and patient organizations

Commitment to Collaboration in Continence Care was a day-long workshop held in Madrid on 25th November 2022. The meeting objective was to agree the structure and scope for collaborative working between international scientific societies (as represented by ICS, EAU and SINUG), and patient organizations (as represented by WFIPP). The meeting’s participants determined three initial areas for collaboration: 1) Education of multiple stakeholders including patients and caregivers, doctors and allied health workers, policy makers and funding organizations; 2) Improved access to trusted information; and 3) Organizational commitment to patient-centered care.

How can you train your bladder after the removal of a catheter?

It’s a big relief when you find out that your catheter is going to be removed. However, this can quickly be followed by feelings of anxiety if you are unsure of how your bladder is going to behave without it. This blogpost has been written to alleviate any of your concerns about bladder incontinence, and to give you tips on how to retrain your bladder and regain a better quality of life.