POSTOPERATIVE URINARY INCONTINENCE: CLASSIFICATION, DIAGNOSIS, AND TREATMENTS

Postoperative urinary incontinence is one of the most frequent complications following surgical procedures in the urological and coloproctological fields. It presents as the involuntary loss of urine after procedures involving anatomical structures crucial for continence, such as the prostate, rectum, and pelvic floor. Let’s take a closer look at the physical, emotional, and relational impact of this condition.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

WHAT IS IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME?

April is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Awareness Month, a chronic condition affecting millions of people and impacting quality of life with symptoms such as pain, bloating, diarrhoea or constipation. It’s an opportunity to raise awareness, challenge stigma, and encourage those affected to seek proper medical support.

S.O.S. ABACTERIAL CYSTITIS

Abacterial cystitis can be caused by various factors, often difficult to pinpoint precisely. This complexity in diagnosis arises from the fact that it is NOT a bacterial infection but an inflammatory condition linked to multiple triggering causes. Let’s delve into the role of the pelvic floor in abacterial cystitis, focusing on its causes, symptoms, and treatments.