This post has been written by Davina Richardson, Children’s Specialist Nurse at Bladder and Bowel UK. Prevalence of continence problems Continence problems are considered to be one of the most prevalent healthcare issues in children and young people. Functional constipation affects 0.7-29.6% of (Koppen et al 2014); faecal incontinence, which is often secondary to chronic […]
It is estimated that around 14 million people in the UK suffer from a bladder problem and around 6.5 million with some form of bowel problem. Men, women and children can all be affected but many suffer in silence because it is not a topic that is openly discussed. This is true even today in […]
This post has been written by Davina Richardson, Children’s Specialist Nurse at Bladder and Bowel UK for World Continence Week 2018. Bladder and bowel problems among adults are not uncommon, affecting both males and females of all ages. Some common bladder problems may include bladder leakage (incontinence), bedwetting or difficulties emptying the bladder. Some common […]
It is important that those with continence (bladder and/or bowel) problems or those who care for them, have access to professional help and advice and are signposted to their local services. Many continence problems are treatable. However, it may be that following a full assessment, alternative solutions for promoting and managing continence are identified as […]
Men’s Health Week takes place between 12 and 18 of June. Last year’s campaign was very successful tackling stress and ways to help beat it. This year’s theme is all about abdominal obesity. Some people may wonder why belly fat is the most dangerous type of fat in your body and the reason is because […]