Urethral implants (bulking agents) are one way to help treat incontinence due to a weak sphincter. Read on for details.

Treatment for urinary incontinence will depend on the cause of your problem and any other health issues you have. Read on for details.

Read on to learn about 3 ways to treat your incontinence: Timed voiding, bladder retraining, and self-catheterization.

Urinary incontinence is the leaking of urine from the bladder. In some cases, medicine can reduce or stop the leaking. It is mainly given for urge incontinence. Your healthcare provider will talk with you about your choices.

If you understand how specific treatments may affect your quality of life, you can decide which ones you’d choose or refuse. You may want to talk to your healthcare provider about the possible benefits and risks of treatments.

A durable power of attorney for healthcare is only as good as the person you name to be your agent. If this person knows your treatment wishes and is willing to carry them out, you’ll probably be well-represented. Be sure to tell your agent what’s important to you.

Often it’s hard to know which medical treatment choices you might face. Would you rather let someone you trust decide for you? A durable power of attorney for health care lets you name an agent to carry out your wishes. This happens only if you can’t express your wishes yourself.

An advance medical directive is a form that lets you plan ahead for the care you’d want if you could no longer express your wishes. This statement outlines the medical treatment you’d want or names the person you’d wish to make healthcare decisions for you. Be aware that laws vary from state to state, and it may be worthwhile to talk with an attorney.

Once you're home after surgery, you may have some pain. For effective pain management, follow the tips you may have learned in the hospital.

Some people feel a little nauseated after surgery. This is often due to medicines, dehydration, or simply the stress of surgery. Follow these helpful tips.