Medically reviewed by Qin Rao, MD Diarrhea and constipation are common causes of fecal incontinence.  Dietary changes and medications can help improve fecal incontinence.Eating smaller meals and going ...

Urinary incontinence (UI) manifests in various forms, each with its own set of symptoms and causes. Understanding the different types is essential in selecting the most effective management strategies ...

Medtech companies are increasingly investing in neuromodulation to treat UUI, which is estimated to impact 20% of adults ...

Aging brings changes we can see, like wrinkles and slower movement. It also brings quieter shifts — like lighter sleep or waking up more often at night. One issue many older adults experience — but ...

It then auto-reinflates to stop the urinary flow again. But surgery will not work for everyone, he stressed. For instance when dealing with urge incontinence, medication to calm the bladder may ...

Commonly used incontinence drugs may cause memory problems in some older people, a study has found. "Our message is to be careful when using these medicines," said U.S. Navy neurologist Dr. Jack Tsao, ...

People who use drugs with anticholinergic effects, including certain antidepressants, drugs for urinary incontinence and ...

It is an embarrassment that many women choose to ignore, but incontinence is a widespread disorder that may affect one in four women and perhaps as many as one-third of older women in their lifetime, ...

New research finds that 12 weeks of low-impact exercise classes reduced daily episodes of urinary incontinence by more than half. Older women struggling with urinary incontinence can benefit from ...

Original Medicare doesn't cover absorbent incontinence supplies like adult diapers, underwear and pads. But Medicare Advantage plans often have extra perks and you might be able to find one that ...