Regarding my bladder incontinence, how much better control, can I expect to have and is it going to change in dramatic steps?
A. About 92% of patients regain normal control. Of the remaining 8%, most have mild stress incontinence that requires minimal protection (a pad). Only 1 2% have severe incontinence or implantation of an artificial urinary sphincter to correct. Usually, continence returns quickly, but sometimes it returns slowly, over a period of 18 months to two years. Q. How do the exercises given after my operation work to help bladder incontinence A.Exercises work by increasing the bulk and strength of the one remaining sphincter muscle. This muscle helps to create a seal by approximating the walls of the urethra. There is a fine line between being wet and being dry. It is like a leaky faucet that can be fixed by replacing a washer that differs very little in appearance from the old washer. It is just a little more plump and flexible, but that makes the difference between wet and dry. Q. Please give sources for information about cancer A. The Cancer Information Service (CIS) of the National Cancer I
