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A patient who suffers from complete incontinence visits Dr Christian to discuss how suffering from the complaint is ruining her life. One high tech method of treatment is inserting an electrical implant into the patient’s spine but can such a tiny device really have such a big impact?
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My daughter is 7 years old and was diagnosed with immunoglobulin A deficiency when she was 4 years old, i do not know much about this condition apart from what I have read on the internet. Her symptoms include high temperatures, constant coughing and diahorrea that sometimes lead to faecal incontinence which she cant control and seems to be affecting her confidence, could anyone give me any information regarding this condition and possible help with the symptoms
Hi I am male in my late 20's I had this Surgery last year, the trial with the external wires which I tried for 3 weeks was fantastic and I had very good results, however with the perminant device It wasnt as effective to begin with, I have now had the device for a year and I am glad to say that finally its having a much relived impact and has started working, It has so many different settings, over 400 I believe, and so it can take a while to get the right setting of stumulation to work for each individual. Before this surgery I had tried everything, possible and it didnt work. Many thanks Medtronic for helping so many helpless people!
I am going in for this op hopefully next month, I am 25 and have been doubly incontinent since I had my son almost 2 years ago. Fingers crossed it helps!
Dear Christian, My mum is suffering so badly. She has recently become doubley incontinent due to child birth 40 years ago, having suffered with a prolapsed womb. she is now 65 diabetic and desparate, could you send me some more information re this procedure. Many thanks Jill
help I do need to know what this treatment was called..was a MAN that got in operated some kind of device (button) into his scrotum...and could open or close a device that blocked his urethra ! Sure hope dr Jessen can help me with this question. Been looking to find that episode again to snap up what this treatment was called !
Really pleased that you have highlighted such an embarracing and dibilitating problem, however this is not an old age problem my friend and I have suffered and I mean suffered with this for many years!!!and our ages are 37 and 41 and my oldest child is 9 and my friends is 12!!! We are known as the ABBA of feacal incontinence, and nobody believes what we indure on a daily basis as we endure to lead as "normal" a life as we can!!! One that involves madication and planning our lives around toilet stops!!!! Fab Eh what a glamorous life we lead XXXX J+H
i have been diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome and have to rush to the toilet would an implant help contrl it? it really runs my life.
Dear Dr. Christain, Regarding the Double Incontinence video. Can you tell me please if my doctor should be aware of this procedure and what is it called. Also, does it have to be done privately or can I get it on the NHS? Many thanks, Baya.
My mum had an epidural haematoma 4 years ago at T12/L1 (incomplete). As a result of this, she is doubly incontinent. She has a supra-pubic catheter, and had to learn bowel management from the spinal injury nurses. Unfortunately, despite this, she has episodes of faecal incontinence which she finds very distressing. Anal plugs don't work, and pads offer limited protection. Is there any chance that this implant device could help my mum? If you think it could be helpful, where is the procedure carried out? Thank you for your help.
my son is 15yrs old and was born with an imperforate anus and had a pull through op at 5 mths old. this has left him with little control of his bowel movements. would the electrical implant be suitable for him?