“I was getting some blood when I wiped after the toilet and at first I thought it was a gynaecological problem. I had it checked and they said everything was
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Continence Health Australia, formerly known as the Continence Foundation of Australia, is the not-for-profit lead body for promoting bladder and bowel control health. Our aim is continence health for people
Just like your house and your car, your body needs the occasional check over. BLADDER SYMPTOMS TO GET CHECKED Urgency to rush to the toilet. You can have urgency but
Julianne ran athletics at state level, but after giving birth she couldn’t run, jump, cough, or even sneeze without experiencing leakage. She eventually went on to have surgery to repair
We talk to urologist, Professor Eric Chung, about innovation and technology in continence health. He specialises in the artificial urinary sphincter which can help both men and women experiencing trouble
Sharon experienced a life-changing birth injury which resulted in her living with undiagnosed faecal incontinence for a decade. This is her story. In 1996 Sharon had a very quick birth
Urinary or faecal incontinence does not have to rule your life. It can often be treated, better managed, or even cured. There are new and innovative treatments available, as well
Gerry* was diagnosed with high-grade bladder cancer in 2022. He received an incorrect course of Intravesical immunotherapy (BCG), which treated the cancer but left him with severe urinary tract bleeding
Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) has had a lot of press over the last few years. In this edition, we are discussing technology and innovation, so it is only right we
We spoke to Associate Professor Bernadette Richards from The University of Queensland Medical School about what new and innovative treatments in medicine really mean for patients. “Patients often hear 'innovative'