Incontinence
NIH panel seeks to dispel stigma associated with fecal and urinary incontinence
Published in Women's Health Weekly, January 10th, 2008
An independent panel convened this week by the NIH found that fewer than half of individuals experiencing fecal or urinary incontinence—the inability to control bowel movements or urination, respectively—report their symptoms to healthcare providers without being prompted. The secrecy and distress surrounding these issues erode the quality of life for millions, and hamper scientific understanding and development of prevention and treatment strategies.
"It’s time to remove the stigma associated with urinary and fecal incontinence," said C. Seth Landefeld, M.D., Director of the Center on Aging at the University of California San Francisco and chair of the conference...
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