InterStim Therapy is a minimally invasive treatment option for individuals suffering from overactive bladder, urinary retention, and fecal incontinence, utilizing a small device to deliver mild electrical pulses to the sacral nerves, thereby helping to regulate bladder and bowel function. This therapy is often considered when other treatments have failed, offering a significant improvement in quality of life for many patients.

InterStim Therapy

Minimally invasive treatment option

Overactive bladder is a condition characterized by a sudden, involuntary contraction of the muscle in the bladder wall, leading to an urgent need to urinate, frequent urination, and, in some cases, urinary incontinence. It is often caused by nerve signals misfiring between the bladder and the brain, and can significantly impact quality of life if not managed properly.

Overactive Bladder

Urinary retention is the inability to voluntarily urinate, which can be acute or chronic and may lead to serious complications such as bladder damage or infection. It is often caused by an obstruction, nerve problems, or medication side effects, and requires prompt medical evaluation to determine the underlying cause and appropriate treatment.

Urinary Retention

Fecal incontinence is the inability to control bowel movements, leading to involuntary excretion of stool, and can significantly impact quality of life. It may result from a variety of causes including muscle or nerve damage, and is often treatable through dietary changes, medications, or surgery.

Fecal Incontinence

Small device

Mild electrical pulses

Sacral Nerves

Regulate bladder function

Regulate bowel function

Other treatments

Significant Improvement

Quality of life is a multi-dimensional concept that encompasses subjective and objective evaluations of an individual's overall well-being and satisfaction with life. It is influenced by various factors including physical health, psychological state, level of independence, social relationships, and personal beliefs.

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