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Sacral Neuromodulation Ask the Expert Session

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In the UK, urinary incontinence affects an estimated 14.9% of adults over 40 years of age with faecal incontinence affecting an estimated 1.4% of adults over 40 years of age.

talkhealth recently hosted an Ask the Expert session on Sacral Neuromodulation supported by Medtronic, a global leading in medical technology, services and solutions. Sacral Neuromodulation is a treatment for urinary and faecal incontinence which involves implanting a small medical device designed to send mild electrical pulses to a nerve located just above the tailbone. In cases where this treatment is suitable it can eliminate or greatly reduce the symptoms for many people suffering from incontinence.

Our Ask the Expert session, ran from 11-15 June during the build up to World Continence Week, giving patients the opportunity to post their questions to Mr Mohammed Belal, Consultant Urological Surgeon from the Queen Elizabeth Hospital.

Questions & Answers from the session

There was a great reaction from the talkhealth community, with plenty of questions being posted for Mr Belal to answer. Below you can see some of the conversations that took place:

    Jody: My GP told me about this treatment but said there was nowhere in my area that carries out the procedure. Can I ask to be referred to a different specialist in a hospital outside the area where I live?
    Mr Belal: If the treatment is not provided by your local hospital then a referral can be made directly by your GP to a centre that provides such treatment even outside the area you live.
    Tina: I found out about Sacral Neuromodulation on this website and went to my GP to discuss. He hadn’t heard of it. On that basis he said I’d need to persist with other treatments first and only if nothing else worked could he see about a referral for this treatment. I’ve tried pretty much everything. Can I insist on a referral?
    Mr Belal: If you have tried conservative measures and failed medication such as anticholinergics and beta 3 agonists, then you can ask for a referral to secondary care. The options include intradetrusor botox or sacral neuromodulation. Ideally you want to be referred to a centre that can offer both.

If you want to take a look at all the questions and answers from the Ask the Expert session click here.

If you are living with urinary or faecal incontinence, you may like to use our Nurse Helpline, available to all members. Just click here and complete a short form and one of our nurses will contact you to provide you with guidance.

You can also find more information and support from other people living with continence on talkbladder and talkbowel.

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Why You Should Go For A Session Of Colonics

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Are you suffering from body odor or dermatitis, irritable bowel syndrome or diverticulitis, lethargy or candida or even thrush infections? If the answer is ‘Yes’ then what you need is Colonics. It works wonders for people who suffer from any of these ailments. Before you go in for a session of colonics, you might have a lot of questions in mind. In fact, you might not even know what it is. Here are a few facts and benefits of colonics that should make you a little more knowledgeable about this popular method of treatment.

What is it?

Colonic hydrotherapy also known as colonics is simply a wash out of the contents of the bowel with water at around body temperature. The water pressure is light, resulting in absolutely no risk of colon perforation. The water is guided around the intestine using massage and change of position. The ileocaecal valve prevents water from entering the small intestine and the two way circuit prevents the large intestine from overfilling.

How is it different from enema?

Enema only reaches the rectum and lower part of the colon, whereas with colon hydrotherapy, the entire length of the colon isreached. Thus colon hydrotherapy is way more effective than enema can ever be. Enema can be self administered but colon hydrotherapy can only be done by a trained professional.

What is its purpose?

Colonic hydrotherapy exercises the muscles in the colon wall enabling them to work more efficiently. Various herbs used during colonic treatment are used to tone and relax the colon walls or expel gas accumulated inside your intestines.

What are its benefits?

Colonics can offer you several significant benefits, such as:

1. Helps in weight reduction and gives you a flatter stomach

2. Removes toxins and chemicals from your body

3. Improves your skin condition

4. Boosts your sex drive

5. Makes you more energetic

6. Decreases constipation and allergies

7. Decreases the risk of colon cancer

How to prepare for a session

1. Eat primarily seasonal and organic vegetables, fruits, and grains in the 24-48 hours prior to your session.

2. Avoid flatulence-inducing food and carbonated beverages for 48 hours before your treatment.

3. Do not have any solid food three hours prior to your colonic.

Once you arrive at the office, you will be asked to empty your bladder, undress from the waist down, and covering yourself with a disposable gown. After that, simply lie down on the bed and try to relax.

For colon hydrotherapy Henderson, contact Henderson Wellness Medical Spa & Colonic. For in depth details about all the services, check out website Hendersonwellness.com.