There are many ways to manage bladder control problems. Remember, if conservative treatments don’t deliver the results you need, you have more options.
If you’re experiencing symptoms of bladder control problems, it’s time to meet with a bladder control specialist. Your doctor may ask you to fill out a symptom diary to get a better idea of your daily experience and confirm your diagnosis.
InterStim™ therapy may be worth discussing if bladder symptoms are affecting your daily life and more conservative treatments have not given you enough relief. This therapy is often considered for adults who have already tried options such as lifestyle changes, bladder training, pelvic floor therapy, or medication and are still struggling with symptoms.
You may be a candidate if you have:
The best way to know whether InterStim™ therapy is a fit is through an evaluation with a urology specialist who can review your symptoms, prior treatments, and goals.
If both lifestyle changes and medications fail to improve bladder control, there are non-medication treatment options to consider.
If you’re ready to try an advanced approach, Medtronic InterStim™ therapy in Omaha can help. Medtronic InterStim™ therapy targets the nerves that control your bladder to help it function normally again.
Implanting an InterStim™ system has risks similar to any surgical procedure, including swelling, bruising, bleeding, and infection. Talk with your urologist about ways to minimize the risks and side effects of Medtronic InterStim™ therapy. Complications can occur with the evaluation, including the movement of the wire, technical problems with the device, and some temporary pain.
Your doctor or nurse will provide you with the information regarding how to operate the test device, and inform you of other precautions related to the evaluation and activity restrictions.
One of the biggest advantages of InterStim™ therapy is that you can try it before deciding on long-term treatment. During the evaluation phase, a temporary lead is placed near the sacral nerve that helps control bladder function, and the lead connects to a small external device worn outside the body.
Over the next several days, you track your urinary symptoms to see whether the therapy is making a meaningful difference. If the evaluation shows clear improvement, you and your provider can talk about moving forward with an implanted InterStim™ system.
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Medtronic bladder control therapy delivered by the NURO™ system targets the tibial nerve to help you regain control of your bladder. By restoring* bladder function, this therapy puts you on a path to fewer trips to the bathroom, fewer pads per day, and doing more of the activities you enjoy.6,7
The most common side effects of Medtronic bladder control therapy are temporary and include mild pain or skin inflammation at or near the stimulation site. The NURO™ system does not treat symptoms of urinary retention.
COMMUNICATION IS CRITICAL
Evidence suggests that breakdowns in the bladder-brain communication pathway are the root cause of overactive bladder (OAB) and non-obstructive urinary retention.1-3 While more conservative therapies focus on the bladder muscles, Medtronic therapies target the nerves, which helps restore normal bladder function.
The Relief You’ve Been Waiting For
When lifestyle changes and medications fail, Medtronic bladder control therapy delivered by the InterStim™ systems can help. Medtronic bladder control therapy is simple and discreet, and it delivers the kind of relief that lets you enjoy the activities you love without a second thought.
Bladder and pelvic floor symptoms rarely exist in isolation, which is why this treatment is offered as part of UroHealth Partners’ comprehensive Women’s Health services in Omaha. Our urogynecology team evaluates how issues like prolapse, incontinence, urgency, pain, and overactive bladder may be connected, then tailors a plan that fits your goals and lifestyle.
If you are dealing with more than one pelvic or bladder concern, exploring the full range of options in our Women’s Health program can help you understand which therapies may work together to give you the best results.
Medtronic bladder control therapy delivered by the InterStim™ systems offers recharge-free and rechargeable options, so you can choose the right one for your lifestyle.
Talking about bladder control problems can be difficult, but the Omaha urology experts at UroHealth Partners can help!
Contact us today to see if Medtronic InterStim™ therapy in Omaha is right for you.