Overactive Bladder Therapy

Specialised urological procedures

Botox bladder injections

  • Differentiating Types of Incontinence: Urge incontinence and overactive bladder are not triggered by physical activities like coughing, exercising, or sneezing. These actions typically cause stress incontinence. It's possible to experience both stress and urge incontinence simultaneously.
  • Botox Treatment: To address urge incontinence or overactive bladder, a urologist can administer Botox injections into the bladder. Botox helps relax the muscles, allowing more time to reach the restroom when feeling the urge to urinate.
  • Injection Process: The injections are performed in a clinic setting. Many patients tolerate the injections well and report that they don't cause the level of "hurt" one might anticipate. Some short-term discomfort may be experienced, with some comparing it to a period cramp.
  • Rapid Symptom Relief: The treatment often provides rapid relief from symptoms, with improvements possible within a few days.
  • Duration and Additional Injections: The effects of the treatment typically last about six months. Patients can receive additional injections for sustained relief.

Sacral Neuromodulation

  • Purpose of SNM: Sacral Neuromodulation is a therapy designed to potentially aid individuals with bladder and bowel issues. In cases where it proves effective, the treatment can be transformative for patients' lives.
  • Individual Suitability: Like all treatments, SNM is not universally suitable for everyone. It's crucial to consult a doctor or specialist healthcare professional to discuss whether this therapy is appropriate for the individual or those under their care.
  • Restoring Normal Function: Sacral Neuromodulation Therapy is intended to restore regular bladder or bowel function. It addresses potential communication issues between the bladder/bowel and the brain that may be causing symptoms.
  • Scope of Therapy: SNM has been employed worldwide to treat approximately 200,000 individuals. It can be used for both bladder and bowel problems, potentially offering comprehensive relief for related issues.
  • Overactive Bladder Treatment: SNM is indicated for treating overactive bladder as well. It can be employed to address both bladder and bowel problems simultaneously.