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IBS and bladder issue

Posted: Tue Jun 04, 2019 2:33 pm
by mayarose
Hello,

Since I got IBS, I have experienced loose bladder issue like I leak a lot whenever I do something pushy like laughing, bending, long walks or jogging! I talked to my GP about it but as it is managed by panty liner so he is not concerned and advised Kegel exercise but nothing is working! I have stopped wearing light colours pants because even with the panty liner I feel cautious and the irritation and itching of wearing liner all the time makes me uncomfortable! Please advise.

Re: IBS and bladder issue

Posted: Wed Jun 12, 2019 7:31 am
by Mr Chris Harding
This sounds like stress urinary incontinence - if home exercises have not worked I would recommend referral for specialist supervised pelvic floor physiotherapy. If this is not successful you may need to see a urologist or urogynaecologist to discuss surgery.

Re: IBS and bladder issue

Posted: Wed Jun 12, 2019 1:54 pm
by mayarose
Thank you, would definitely consider seeing a specialist soon.

Re: IBS and bladder issue

Posted: Thu Jun 13, 2019 1:13 pm
by Prof Christopher Chapple
I feel that this needs to be assessed by a specialist nurse practitioner in the continence advisory service at the community level with appropriate referral to a specialist as necessary.

Re: IBS and bladder issue

Posted: Thu Jun 13, 2019 1:28 pm
by mayarose
Thank you, would definitely consider to see a specialist soon!