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Suffer From Incontinence?
Incontinence is a common but often underreported condition that can significantly impact daily life. If you’re experiencing issues with bladder or bowel control, Instant Consult connects you with Australian-registered doctors who can offer discreet, supportive, and professional care from the comfort of your home.
“So convenient and excellent service!” – Nitishka K.
Common Types of Incontinence
Incontinence refers to the involuntary loss of bladder or bowel control. It can range from occasional leaks when coughing or sneezing to an urgent need to go that’s difficult to control. While more common in older adults, incontinence can affect people of all ages and genders due to a variety of causes.
Urinary Incontinence:
The unintentional passing of urine. It includes:
- – Stress Incontinence: Leakage during activities that put pressure on the bladder, such as coughing or exercising.
- – Urge Incontinence: A sudden, intense urge to urinate, followed by involuntary leakage.
- – Overflow Incontinence: When the bladder doesn’t empty completely, causing frequent or constant dribbling.
- – Functional Incontinence: Caused by physical or cognitive issues that prevent a person from reaching the toilet in time.
Faecal Incontinence:
The inability to control bowel movements, leading to unintentional soiling. This may be due to muscle or nerve damage, chronic constipation, or medical conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Causes
Incontinence can be the result of:
- – Pregnancy and childbirth
- – Menopause
- – Prostate problems in men
- – Urinary tract infections
- – Neurological conditions (e.g., multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease)
- – Age-related changes
- – Certain medications or surgeries
How can we help
- Speak to a registered Australian GP via secure video call
- Available 7 days a week from 6AM to 12AM.
- Discuss your symptoms confidentially and without judgment
- Receive medical advice, referrals, or prescriptions if appropriate
- Access support from anywhere, with no travel or waiting rooms
Many cases of incontinence can be improved or managed with lifestyle changes, pelvic floor exercises, medication, or specialist referrals—and it all starts with a conversation.
