BOWEL CONTROL THERAPY. RELIEF IS EVERYTHING.

STEP 1: 
DIAGNOSIS

"WHAT IS HAPPENING TO ME?"

If you’re experiencing the symptoms of bowel control problems, it’s time to meet with a faecal incontinence specialist. This doctor may ask you to fill out a symptom tracker to get a better idea of your daily experience and help confirm your diagnosis.

Symptoms of chronic faecal incontinence (FI) include:

• Frequent bowel accidents
• Inability to resist the urge to go
• Inability to feel when you need to go
• Planning activities around the bathroom
• Monitoring what and how much you eat
• Using pads and protective garments

STEP 2: 
CONSERVATIVE TREATMENTS

"WHAT SHOULD I TRY FIRST?"

Conservative treatments can help some people, but may not work very well (or at all)
for others. All of these are relatively simple behavioral changes that you may already
be doing.

• Dietary modification: Changes may include adjusting fiber intake or eliminating troublesome foods.
• Bowel retraining: Also called biofeedback, this aims to improve bowel sensation, coordination, and strength.
• Medication: Anti-diarrheal medication may provide some relief.

STEP 3: 
ADVANCED THERAPIES

"WHAT IF CONSERVATIVE TREATMENTS DON’T WORK FOR ME?”

If conservative treatments don’t deliver the results you want, you have more options.

BOWEL CONTROL THERAPY DELIVERED BY SACRAL NEUROMODULATION

• Try it during an evaluation
• Proven long-term relief

Implanting a neurostimulator has risks similar to any surgical procedure, including swelling, bruising, bleeding, and infection. Talk with your doctor about ways to minimize these risks. Complications can occur with the evaluation, including movement of the wire, technical problems with the device, and some temporary pain. Your doctor or nurse will provide you with the information regarding how to operate the test device, and inform you of other precautions related to the evaluation and activity restrictions.