EmSella Urinary Inconsistence Treatment in Flushing, MI
Embarrassing bladder leaks – medically called urinary incontinence – affects both women and men of all ages. In women, common cause of incontinence are age, menopause or vaginal childbirth. But incontinence can also be caused by genetics, underlying medical conditions, or certain lifestyle choices. Whatever the cause, urine leaks are a frustrating problem that can interfere with a person’s quality of life.
However, a new, advanced, non-surgical treatment called the EmSella Chair can minimize or eliminate urinary incontinence. Sometimes called a “Kegel Throne” – EmSella treatments reduce or completely eliminate bladder leaks with NO medication, NO surgery, NO side-effects and NO downtime.
EmSella emits, safe, FDA approved electromagnetic waves to stimulate the pelvic floor muscles – essentially creating thousands of Kegel-like contractions per second. EmSella is completely non-invasive with patients remaining clothed during treatment. After about 6 treatments over 3 or 4 weeks, up to 95% of patients experience a dramatic decrease in leaks.
Causes of Urinary Incontinence
Urinary incontinence is caused by an inability of the sphincter muscles to close the urethra. Urinary incontinence can also be caused by nerve problems that affect the bladder muscles and urethra.
Signs and Symptoms of Urinary Incontinence
When you develop urinary incontinence, you may notice a strong urge to urinate, and loss of small amounts of urine when you exercise, sneeze, or laugh.
Who is at Risk of Urinary Incontinence?
Urinary incontinence typically affects women more than men, because of pregnancy, childbirth, and menopause. The pelvic muscles become weaker, which decreases support for both the bladder and urethra.
Minimizing Urinary Incontinence
There are several steps you can take to help minimize episodes of incontinence. You should:
- Do Kegel exercises regularly to strengthen pelvic floor muscles
- Urinate at set times to train your bladder
- Increase the time between urination by 15-minute intervals to help hold urine
- Lose weight to decrease pressure on your bladder and bladder muscles
- Avoid caffeine, carbonated drinks, and alcohol to help minimize symptoms
- Quit smoking to improve your overall health and decrease symptoms
- Get help if you are constipated, which can make incontinence worse
- Wear pads or protective underwear to help control leakage