Incontinence

Optilume Procedure for Urethral Stricture

March 26, 2025  |  Austin Urology  Incontinence  

A Breakthrough for Urethral Stricture Treatment: The Optilume Procedure At Austin Urology Institute, we’re always on the lookout for the latest advancements to help our patients live their best lives. One such innovation is the Optilume Drug-Coated Balloon – a cutting-edge solution designed to tackle urethral strictures. If you or a loved one has experienced […]

Understanding Solesta: A Non-Surgical Solution for Fecal Incontinence

November 8, 2024  |  Incontinence  Men's Health  

Fecal incontinence, or the inability to control bowel movements, is a condition that can deeply impact a person’s quality of life. It’s more common than many people realize, and at Austin Urology Institute, we’re committed to offering effective treatments to help manage this condition. One of the innovative treatments we provide is Solesta, a non-surgical […]

Understanding Solesta for Fecal Incontinence

November 7, 2024  |  Incontinence  

Fecal incontinence, or the inability to control bowel movements, is a condition that can deeply impact a person’s quality of life. It’s more common than many people realize, and at Austin Urology Institute, we’re committed to offering effective treatments to help manage this condition. One of the innovative treatments we provide is Solesta, a non-surgical […]

Fecal Incontinence and How to Treat It

November 4, 2024  |  Incontinence  Men's Health  

Fecal incontinence (FI) is a condition that many people find difficult to discuss, yet it affects a significant portion of the population—both men and women. FI refers to the inability to control bowel movements, leading to unintentional stool leakage. While it’s more common than many might think, there are a variety of treatment options available […]

Fecal Incontinence and Urinary Tract Infections

October 31, 2024  |  Incontinence  Men's Health  Prostate Health  

Fecal incontinence (FI) is a condition that affects both men and women, but the causes and experiences can differ significantly between genders. FI not only impacts bowel control but can also lead to complications in other areas of health, such as urinary tract infections (UTIs). At Austin Urology Institute, we want to shed light on […]

The Inside Scoop on Incontinence #2: Urge Incontinence

June 7, 2024  |  Incontinence  

Welcome to our Incontinence Inside Scoop series! For our second deep dive into all things incontinence, we are going to take a look at urge incontinence.  What is Urge Incontinence?  Urge incontinence, also known as overactive bladder, is a sudden and intense need to urinate, often resulting in involuntary urine leakage before reaching a toilet. […]

The Inside Scoop on Incontinence #1: Stress Incontinence

June 4, 2024  |  Incontinence  

Welcome to our Incontinence Inside Scoop series! For our first deep dive into all things incontinence, we are going to take a look at stress incontinence.  What is Stress Incontinence? Stress incontinence is a type of urinary incontinence characterized by the unintentional loss of urine during physical activities that increase abdominal pressure. This condition is […]

Diet and Lifestyle’s Impact on Your BPH Symptoms

May 24, 2021  |  Austin Urology  Bladder  Diet & Nutrition  Enlarged Prostate  Incontinence  Make/Well  Men's Health  Nutrition  

A condition known as BPH, or benign prostatic hyperplasia, occurs when the prostate gland becomes enlarged. BPH affects 70% of US men in their 60s and 80% of men over 70 years of age. What are the symptoms of BPH? Since the prostate surrounds the urethra just below the bladder, it can cause symptoms that […]

Women’s Health and Urology

May 1, 2021  |  Bladder  Incontinence  Kidney Cancer  Low Testosterone  UTIs  Women's Health  

May is Women’s Health Month! So just how does women’s health and urology fit together? There are many different urologic conditions that can impact a woman’s health, as well as various other health conditions that affect women that can have an impact on their urologic health. Oftentimes, when a women’s gynecologist or primary care doctor […]

Salt’s Effects on an Overactive Bladder

March 19, 2021  |  Bladder  Incontinence  Make/Well  Men's Health  Nutrition  The/Age  Women's Health  

What is Overactive Bladder (OAB)? Overactive bladder causes both men and women to have the sudden and strong urge to urinate. In some cases, this can eventually lead to incontinence. What could cause it? Aging, an enlarged prostate, and diabetes are some of the commonly known risk factors for Overactive Bladder symptoms. Diet and lifestyle […]

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