The causes of bladder weakness - known medically as incontinence - are many and varied. Many patients suffer for years in silence - although the various forms of incontinence are very easily treatable today.
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Bladder weakness
The frequency of bladder weakness increases significantly with increasing life expectancy.
Diagnostic
- Individual anamnesis and gynaecological examination
- Sonography of the pelvic floor
- Urodynamic examination of the bladder function and the urethra
- X-ray diagnostics and urethro-cystoscopy
- MRI examination of the pelvis
conservative therapy
- Pelvic floor training, physiotherapy
- Behavioural therapy (drinking advice, micturition protocols)
- Biofeedback, electrical stimulation
- Drug therapy
- Pessary therapy in case of uterus or bladder prolapse
Surgical treatment
- Sling operation (TVT / TOT / Burch method) for stress incontinence
- Pelvic floor reconstruction (vaginal, minimally invasive, net-supported if necessary) in case of bladder or uterus prolapse
- Botox injections into the bladder muscle in overactive bladder
- Implantation of a pacemaker (sacral nerve stimulation) for overactive bladder
After a comprehensive diagnostic clarification of your complaints, we will determine the treatment concept together with you. We work closely with the neighbouring disciplines of urology, gastroenterology and general surgery.