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Katie Highton, aged 23 from the Scottish Borders has lived with bladder...

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In this fast-paced world that we live in, taking care of our...

We're championing kidney health. Do you really know about the importance of ...

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Kidney health is one of those aspects of health that often gets...

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To highlight World Kidney Day on 14th March 2024, we chatted with Dee...

It’s easy to feel disconnected during the winter months. When the weather...

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Susan Jardine, from Preston, Lancashire is a carer for a gentleman called...

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Staying safe and healthy during the Festive Season is important for many...

After years of escalating bowel issues, Mark was eventually diagnosed with Crohn’s...

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David McVey, 58  from Glasgow noticed that he was having trouble going...

Helen Brook, 36  from West Yorkshire had struggled with bowel symptoms since...

A new 'Turbo' radiotherapy treatment for men diagnosed with prostate cancer could...

The Bladder and Bowel Community Facebook group has been supported since 2018,...

When Rocco Mann, 20 from Banbury in Oxfordshire was first diagnosed with...

Jordan Bew, 36 from Cornwall spent nearly 2 years suffering from crippling,...

World Continence Week ran from the 19th to the 23rd June and...

Deciding to get help with anything, let alone, medical concerns can be...

Marcus, from Kent was diagnosed with bladder incontinence around four years ago,...

Whether you’ve been living with bladder weakness (incontinence) for years or if...

We were heartened to hear Gemma Collins’ own account of her ‘accident’...

March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and this month we want to...

Irritable Bowel Syndrome, or IBS, is the name health professionals give to...

Last year, the Bladder and Bowel Community launched their own toilet scheme...

There are some general lifestyle changes which may help to alleviate your...

'Invincible Claire' was diagnosed with premature ovarian insufficiency and thyroid disease, after...

Anna Cooper, 29 was diagnosed with endometriosis at the age of 17....

When Sheree Hargreaves aged 15 realised that all her friends had started...

Coeliac disease, also known as celiac disease, is a serious autoimmune condition...

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Amy Davidson tells her incredible story of how she grew up with...

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In recent months we’ve been working to raise awareness of the issues...

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Laura MacKenzie, 45 from Wemyss Bay was diagnosed with a rare and...

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After years of suffering uncontrolled Ulcerative Colitis, Dan Callaghan underwent stoma surgery...

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a function disorder of the gut and...

We’ve developed a new scheme to help educate staff who work in...

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The cost of living crisis has pushed up food prices and has...

A Percutaneous Endoscopic Colostomy (PEC) is carried out to help relieve severe...

Google has announced that Google Pay will be reverting back to Google...

Introducing the national Just Can’t Wait Toilet Scheme for participating businesses and...

Elaina Cutting joined the Bladder and Bowel Community Support Facebook group after...

The Bladder and Bowel Community has partnered up with some great companies...

Flaxseed has been well researched in recent years and has gained the...

The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower is here to help overcome some of the...

Mags tells us how a chance listening to Deborah James' (aka Bowelbabe)...

Many people living with irritable bowel syndrome are vitamin D deficient, according...

Travelling with bladder and bowel conditions can be a stressful process, and...

Lucinda Barton suffered with what she was told was Irritable Bowel Syndrome...

A recent worldwide study has revealed that there is a close link...

We're offering free samples of the HiSlip Plus catheter, suitable for men...

Public Toilets are never going to be a glamorous topic. Nevertheless, we...

The first RADAR locks were fitted in 1981 to help keep accessible...

What is endometriosis, and what are the symptoms caused? We share three...

People who are diagnosed with Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) experience significant bladder...

During February we organised a catheter awareness week on our social media...

One year after going digital, the Just Can’t Wait Card is relied...

Abbie Stapleton, 25 from St Neots tells Bladder and Bowel Community how...

Zoe, 24 from Oxfordshire/Northamptonshire border tells Bladder and Bowel Community how...

At Bladder and Bowel Community Home Delivery service, as well as delivering...

Natalie, 39 from London was diagnosed with Stage 4 bowel cancer at...

In this video for Catheter Week, Estelle Stevens, 37 from Devon talks...

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Today’s spotlight is on Fowler’s Syndrome, a little known bladder disorder that...

The Just Can't Wait Card petition has reached 5k signatures. We caught...

Coeliac Disease is a little known condition where the body’s immune system...

If you suffer from a bladder or bowel issue or have any...

This campaign encourages us to check for any unusual changes in our...

We asked our community what they will be doing differently this year,...

Community member Tara Dolman has raised a petition to get the Just...

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This Urology Awareness Month, we have worked with the ME Association to...

The gut has long been called ‘the second brain’ so it stands...

Dionne, 23 from Scotland talks to Bladder and Bowel Community about how...

When Deborah decided to help boost a friend’s confidence after undergoing stoma...

We're highlighting the importance of early detection by knowing the symptoms of...

Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI) defined as a sudden unintentional loss of urine...

Anal Repair Surgery has an 80% long term success rate, and involved...

Trying to maintain a good toilet position may be useful for people...

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If you have been given a continent urinary diversion you will need...

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Saffronne Epaminondas has lived with IBS for over 32 years and was...

For mental health awareness week, Community Manager Gemma Savory describes ways to...

Pyelonephritis is a type of urinary tract infection in the form of...

Urethritis is inflammation of the urethra which may be caused by an...

Fashion designer, Victoria Jenkins tells us about how her own health issues...

Having a child with a bladder or bowel issue can be scary...

Looking after a confused relative or friend can be a great strain...

Three years ago, Niki Wells shared her story with the Bladder and...

Around 14 million people in the UK live with a bladder condition...

Difficulty passing urine or urinary retention, as it is known, is a...

We have some free samples of the new LoFric Elle catheter, suitable...

Rectal prolapse is when part of your rectum or the lining of...

Diverticulitis is an inflammation of one or more diverticulum, which are pockets...

The original toilet card from the Bladder and Bowel Community is now...

The Just Can’t Wait Card is now available as a Digital Pass...

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For such a common condition as incontinence, it’s important to understand exactly...

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In a recent customer satisfaction survey, 96% of our customers told us...

Here at Bladder and Bowel Community, we’re already getting into the Christmas...

Stoma bloggers have done such a lot to reduce barriers around some...

Irritable Bowel Syndrome or IBS is a chronic relapsing and often lifelong...

We highlighted #stomaweek here at Bladder & Bowel Community, with a focus...

As part of #stomaweek, Keith Thomas, 59 from Llanelli shares his story...

This week we’re talking ‘All Things Stoma’. We’re always looking for...

It’s not uncommon to struggle with diet for IBS - knowing what...

When we talk about having a bladder or bowel condition, we mostly...

If you are experiencing continence issues, or someone you know is, these...

With lockdown restrictions lifting further still, and with the recent announcement that...

With the emergency of COVID-19 this year, we have all found ourselves...

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We talked to Physiotherapist and Founder of Actively Autoimmune, Zoe McKenzie to...

Updated 10th July 2020 With so many shops, cafes and pubs reopening...

A catheter drains urine from the bladder into a drainage bag which...

Occasionally people may experience problems with their urinary catheters or accessories and...

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If you’re actively trying to increase your fluid intake and hydration levels,...

A drainage bag collects urine from a catheter or penile sheath. Normally...

Learn all about night bags for catheters - disconnecting or attaching a...

Director Joanne Umbers represents the Community in the discussion around public toilets...

At-home, finger-prick blood tests mean that you can test various health indicators...

You can order a free sample of MoliCare® pants for Men or...

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Due to the recent raised concern around the Coronavirus outbreak we feel...

When it comes to Diverticulitis Disease treatment, most doctors will advise patients...

Introducing Hannah, who will be contributing as a regular guest blogger for...

Crohn’s and Colitis are invisible illnesses that mainly affects the digestive system...

Bowel Cancer UK has launched its annual Decembeard campaign aimed at raising...

Are you affected by diverticulitis? Would you be interested in helping to...

Sore skin. Bag leakages. These four words are a common source of...

We are pleased to announce a new partnership with StrategiQ, an award-winning...

This week is Diabetes Week and Diabetes UK are working to raise...

If we have a physical illness most of us wouldn’t think twice...

Elvie Trainer is a small and smart pelvic floor training tool that...

How much do you know about your kidneys? These two fist-sized beans...

Tara has agreed to share her story with the Bladder and Bowel...

Catheter valves can be used as an alternative to allowing urine to...

It has been just over four years since you came into my...

Jeff Finnie, aged 51, from Swindon is running 20 half marathons in...

If you have lost or misplaced your Just Can’t Wait card please...

This week is Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness week. Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative...

Student Film makers aim to raise awareness of invisible illnesses like inflammatory...

Urinary incontinence is the inability to control your bladder, causing unwanted and...

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We were interested to see that included in today’s Budget 2018 news...

Mark has bravely agreed to share his story of living with an...

Yesterday marked World Menopause Day and an opportunity to discuss a change...

On World Mental Health Day, Bladder and Bowel Community Manager, Gemma Savory...

Fistulas are usually caused by injury or surgery, they may also form...

Niki Wells is 33 years old and lives in London with her...

We are so pleased to announce that we have been chosen as...

After months of suffering, Muneeb was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease in October...

If you are currently receiving chemotherapy treatment for metastatic colorectal cancer with...

How many of us when we are younger try to map our...

Today the NHS turns 70 years old and Bladder and Bowel's...

Time 2 Talk Ostomy Support Group is a new group for those...

Low testosterone, also called andropause, Low T, or testosterone deficiency is the...

By Gemma Harenburg: So the story really begins since I came home....

Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI) is a very common condition, affecting an estimated...

This month is Make May Purple for Stroke Awareness and we will...

Few conditions can claim to be the subject of quite as many...

Being diagnosed with a bowel condition is a life-changing experience, and most...

Georgia is 24 years old and has a very rare chronic bowel...

This week is MS Awareness Week (23 - 29 April), Multiple Sclerosis...

Cara found herself staring bowel cancer in the face at only 32...

The Kegel exercises are important for women to maintain healthy and strong...

This week is Autism Awareness Week and we have been speaking to...

Penile Sheaths, also known as Penis Pouches, is a popular and effective...

Poor nutrition and hydration can sometimes make bladder and bowel symptoms worse,...

Today, many people lead such busy lifestyles that health all-too-often gets pushed...

Urinary bladder function is an important to your health. Find out how...

Travelling with bladder and bowel conditions can be a stressful process, and...

Urinary incontinence can be painful, embarrassing, and even debilitating. Whether it is...

Have you recently been diagnosed with incontinence? Maybe you’ve been experiencing symptoms...

A stoma nurse is a specialised role and will look after and...

My name is Gemma and I have cancer. In fact, I have...

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On 28th February 2018, Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust will be running a...

Bristol City Council is changing the way it provides public toilets, following...

From a very young age I realised I didn’t have great bladder...

Bladder & Bowel’s very own Community Marketing Manager, Gemma Savory, brings you...

Many people with a colostomy would say that life with a stoma...

Laura is a busy new mum, a nurse and at the young...

Changing your stoma bag may seem daunting at first but you will...

A stoma is formed by bringing a loop of bowel (from the...

As many ostomates know, a ‘usual’ stoma care routine can involve many...

After Christmas indulgences many of us resolve to improve our health and...

Natalie Toper, Cancer Counsellor and bowel cancer survivor is campaigning to get...

The Royal Society of Medicine will be holding a seminar this March...

Cancer charities Bowel Cancer UK and Beating Bowel Cancer have today announced...

Harriet Foulkes-Arnold, 34 from Shrivenham, suffered from leaks after having her first...

Calling all men! Ditch the razor this month, create a little extra...

Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Week takes place each year between the 1st...

We’re always grateful to our community for sharing their stories and letting...

The indwelling catheter is retained in the bladder by a balloon which...

There are many products on the market that can help you feel...

There are many incontinence aids and products on the market that can...

Bedding and chair covers are absorbent pads that can be used on...

In this section you will find helpful information and advice on some...

Elaine Miller is a successful physiotherapist that has worked in the glamorous...

Having a stoma shouldn’t limit your ability to travel in the UK...

Irrigation is a system of bowel management for a colostomy in which...

If you have a stoma it may help to adjust your diet...

Looking after your peristomal skin (the ring of your skin that sits...

There are many different stoma care products for you to choose from....

Don’t be alarmed by the size of your stoma for the first...

Depending on your hospital you will probably be offered a pre-op assessment...

It’s a natural part of our life and we all do it...

If you have Inflammatory Bowel Disease or an ostomy then you probably...

We’re always grateful to our community for sharing their stories and letting...

We spoke to BBC Radio Essex this week to give our opinions...

Meet Lauren; she suffers with a bowel condition called Irritable Bowel Syndrome,...

Jon Burgess is an expert in Health and Wellbeing with over 15...

Living with a bladder condition such as Overactive Bladder can be both...

Currently there is no cure for Coeliac Disease. This condition is a...

Coeliac Disease is a common chronic autoimmune condition that affects around one...

In January 2016, Fi Munro was diagnosed with Stage 4 Ovarian Cancer....

What does ‘welcome’ really mean? We often see the outside of Buckingham...

Lauraine has IBD, which has resulted in an ileostomy and she also...

The Bladder and Bowel Community works in partnership with a wide range...

This week we’ve all been inundated with those photos of cute smiling...

In support of our work in campaigning for publicly available toilets for...

Struggling with Bladder Weakness? Tired of just managing the symptoms?

The only treatment for Hirschsprung’s is surgery. All children will have to...

Hirschsprung’s Disease is a rare congenital disorder that affects the large bowel...

The RADAR key provides you with access to over 9,000 accessible public...

Share your story with the Bladder and Bowel Community and help us...

At Bladder & Bowel we’re constantly working with our partners to bring...

Leading bowel charity, Bowel and Cancer Research have created a new identity...

At Bladder & Bowel we love to talk to the amazing people...

Shared toilet scheme for Gravesend following further public toilet closures Recent local...

Kidney stones are a fairly common condition that tend to affect people...

Gastroenteritis is a condition that causes inflammation of the stomach and bowel.

Want to know what foods irritate the bladder, or calm the bladder...

The NHS Liverpool Clinical Commissioning Group has recently announced that they will...

If you find yourself having difficulty going to the toilet and emptying...

This week the Colostomy Association launched the theme for these year’s Colostomy...

Endometriosis is a condition when cells from the lining of the womb...

PCOS is a common condition that affects around 1 in 5 women...

Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is the name given to a group of...

A stoma is an opening on the abdomen that can be connected...

Diabetes is a metabolic syndrome where the blood sugar levels become higher...

The Bladder and Bowel Community team will be taking to their cycles...

There are many stages of life which pose new challenges and it’s...

Published on 20/6/17 Being a family carer is a demanding role and...

It is usual for anyone who is about to undergo an operation...

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The treatment for a bowel obstruction will depend on what is causing...

A bowel obstruction can be a serious condition, which can occur in...

INNOVO® is working in association with the World Federation of Incontinent Patients...

Short Bowel Syndrome is a rare and complex disease which usually develops...

There is no cure for short bowel syndrome at present and treatment...

“Desperate for the loo? They’re closed now but they’ll be open for...

Diarrhoea can cause frequent and urgent desires to go to the toilet....

Post Prostate Cancer surgery? Suffering with leaks? A revolutionary, new incontinence treatment...

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Amongst other things, April marks IBS Awareness Month. So we thought it...

We are delighted to announce that Blake Beckford has been shortlisted for...

Morrisons install accessible toilet signs in 492 stores. The Bladder and Bowel...

The Bladder and Bowel Foundation has been serving the Bladder and Bowel...

Dr. Adrian Wagg, from the University of Alberta, is conducting a survey exploring women’s sources of...

Elaine Miller is a physiotherapist based in Edinburgh. She wrote a comedy...

On July 2nd this year, Mike Quinn (Miromedia) is riding with 14...

Ahead of Continence Awareness Week to be staged in June, the Chief...

New early warning system to prevent life-threatening urinary infections in catheter users....

NICE has issued final guidance recommending abiraterone (marketed as Zytiga by Janssen)...

Researchers at the University of Sheffield have developed a novel implantable material...

Up to half of samples of urinary tract infections in children are...

On Tuesday 16 February, Improving Quality in Physiological Services (IQIPS) hosted its...

A report into the financial and emotional  costs of constipation has been...

New evidence published highlights benefits and harms of using artificial mesh when...

Benjamin King, star of Disney Channel's hit TV series Liv and Maddie,...

A newly-launched Cancer Research UK study could be the first step towards...

Scientists claim method is potentially more accurate than PSA and could minimize...

Millions of people in England experience problems with continence but many are...

After menopause, more than half of women may have vulvovaginal symptoms that...

Report by Professor Dame Sally Davies targets obesity and ovarian cancer and...

New research could lead to new treatments to prevent blockages and urinary...

Dr Martin McShane's Blog:I was at a roundtable on how health and...

Clinicians in Southampton are set to lead a pioneering UK study into...

The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) has recently published a...

NHS England has today published new guidance to help improve the care and...

September 16th 2015 marked the momentous achievement of 100 years of the...

Training in meditation and other mindfulness-based techniques brings lasting improvements in mental...

One of the most common, but rarely discussed issues that female athletes...

A new understanding of inflammatory bowel diseases has been prompted by the...

NICE has developed medical technology guidance on the UroLift system.

Current therapies for children with Crohn's disease don't fully restore healthy bacteria...

Dynamic pelvic floor magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a non-invasive test that...

Thousands more people would take part in bowel cancer screening if the...

Bedwetting, or nocturnal enuresis, causes distress in children and young adults, as...

The purpose of the NHS England self-assessment framework for continence is to:

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published final...

Trillions of microorganisms colonize our gut and together form the intestinal flora...

Older women with urinary tract infections who are taking the commonly prescribed...

According to study author Prof. James Morris of the Vancouver Cancer Centre...

Astellas Pharma Europe Ltd. has announced new data from the Phase 2...

The results of a clinical study were recently published, looking specifically at...

NICE have published a guideline on bladder cancer.  This guideline offers evidence-based...

If you would like to view a helpful video about how pelvic...

You've probably heard your GP mention Continence Advisors and Continence Physiotherapists before,...

Scientists have given us many reasons not to smoke, but now, researchers...

Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men around the...

Men with a specific pattern of baldness at age 45 have a...

Children who start toilet training before age 2 have a three times...

Shadow Health Secretary Andy Burnham has given a speech on health and...

In July NICE published new guidelines on safe staffing for nursing in...

The Telegraph has reported that Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt will call for...

This quality standard covers the management of urinary incontinence in women aged...

UK patients with ulcerative colitis gain access to a range of biologic...

A new study, published in the UEG Journal reveals that 10% of...

Dr Martin McShane, NHS England's Director for Patients with Long Term Conditions,...

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The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published expert analysis on the way...

Colorectal cancer has been linked to carbohydrate-rich western diets, but the underlying...

Researchers at Queen's University have made a significant breakthrough that may benefit...

Interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) is a disorder with symptoms of mild to severe bladder pain...

UCLA researchers interviewed people with diverticulitis and confirmed that many suffer psychological...

Researchers found that capsaicin - the ingredient that gives chili peppers their...

Labour MP Rosie Cooper has tabled two written questions on continence care...

Incontinence is treatable. It is therefore essential that assessment of incontinence...

Researchers at Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Centre have completed a critical step...

Some previous studies have linked the diabetes medication pioglitazone to bladder cancer.

Many women have to get up more than once a night because...

Two national charities are launching a social media campaign, 'Love your Gusset!',...

Constipation in children can usually be relieved by making changes to your...

Once your healthcare specialist has determined the cause for your child’s bladder...

Your treatment for bladder cancer will depend on whether you have non-invasive...

Treatment for bowel cancer is determined by a number of factors including...

Fowler’s Syndrome is still a relatively new condition and there is currently...

Symptoms of a vaginal fistula can cause embarrassment to the sufferer but...

Colitis and Crohn’s are chronic illnesses for which there is currently no...

Your treatment for Prostate cancer will depend on your type of tumour,...

The key to irritable bowel syndrome treatment is to understand what is...

There are various things you can do to help keep your bowels...

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A high fibre and fluid diet is a healthy diet and is...

Bowel Retraining is a conservative treatment that is generally aimed at people...

A Frequency Volume Chart records the volumes voided as well as the...

Urinary tract infections (UTI’s) are a common and usually mild infection that...

As the name suggests, HRT works by replacing oestrogen, which naturally begins...

We have listed here some of the bladder conditions and symptoms for...

Constipation can usually be treated by making some adjustments to your diet...

Haemorrhoids are usually an inconvenience that can be treated at home and...

Most mild lower urinary tract infections such as cystitis will clear up...

If you have been diagnosed with or think you may have Urinary...

An issue with the bladder, such as Urge incontinence and urgency incontinence,...

There is unfortunately currently no cure for Interstitial Cystitis and there remains...

There are a number of causes of overflow incontinence, the two main...

It can often be difficult to pinpoint the cause of an overactive...

Your GP will be able to advise you on ways to manage...

Your treatment for nocturia will depend on the cause. Nocturia can be...

Your treatment will depend on which factors are affecting you the most.

If you have been diagnosed with or think you may have frequency,...

Your treatment for stress urinary incontinence will depend on the severity of...

If you have been diagnosed with or think you may have Prostatitis,...

Conservative measures are used to improve the symptoms of post micturition dribble...

If you have been diagnosed with or think you may have BPH,...

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Most mild cases of bacterial cystitis will clear up in a few...

If you are postmenopausal or approaching the menopause and would like to...

It can be quite normal to wake once or twice during the...

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If you experience nocturnal enuresis (bed wetting) it's always a good idea...

If conservative treatments and/or medication have not worked and your haemorrhoids are...

Injectable Treatments are a less invasive treatment option to help improve the...

An Ileostomy is created when your bowel is redirected out of your...

The pelvic floor muscles are layers of muscle stretched like a hammock...

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Different people have different bowel habits. Most people who have a bowel...

There are a number of alternative and complementary solutions to manage constipation....

A colostomy is created when your colon is cut and brought to...

There are a number of different suppositories available. Suppositories are placed directly...

If you have been diagnosed with haemorrhoids you may be prescribed a...

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The treatment for faecal impaction aims to clear the impacted faeces out...

Antispasmodic medicines relax the intestinal muscles and help to slow down bowel...

As most episodes of Diarrhoea are caused by bacteria, for instance, eating contaminated...

If you have been diagnosed with haemorrhoids (piles) you may be offered...

People with faecal incontinence or leakage of faeces can be helped by...

Having a problem with the digestive system can cause a great deal...

Banding is a conservative treatment indicated for haemorrhoids (piles).

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Anal irrigation, also known as bowel irrigation, trans-anal irrigation or rectal irrigation...

Bowel cancer is also called colorectal cancer and includes large bowel cancer...

Haemorrhoids, also known as piles, are enlarged and swollen blood vessels which...

Faecal incontinence or bowel incontinence is more common than you would think,...

Diverticular Disease - also known as DD -  is the name given...

Most cases of diarrhoea will clear up after a few days once...

Constipation is a very common condition that affects people of all ages.

Colitis and Crohn's disease are Inflammatory Bowel Diseases where the intestines can...

Bowel problems are not limited to adults and are definitely not just...

Understanding why incontinence affects you emotionally can help you learn to feel...

A catheter is a thin tube which is used to drain urine...

When you have been diagnosed with a bladder or bowel problem there...

Loving, caring relationships are important for everyone – and many want these...

Understanding why incontinence affects you emotionally can help you learn to feel...

Caring for a relative or friend who has a bladder or bowel...

Post Micturition Dribble (PMD), or after dribble, is the name given to...

Transurethral incision of the prostate (TUIP) is an alternative to TURP for...

Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP) is a surgical procedure used to...

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If your bladder is removed during a radical cystectomy, an alternative way...

In some people, stress incontinence does not sufficiently improve with the other...

Tension-free vaginal tape (TVT) is for women with stress urinary incontinence.

A suprapubic catheter is a hollow flexible tube that is used to...

Sacral Neuromodulation (SNM) (also known as Sacral Nerve Stimulation) is an NHS...

A pelvic floor repair is the most common surgery for prolapse. It...

In some people, stress incontinence does not sufficiently improve with the other...

Radical prostatectomy is the most common surgery performed when cancer is confined...

If you have Overactive Bladder or symptoms of urge and urgency, you...

Botulinum toxin, commonly known as Botox can be used to manage an...

If you have Overactive Bladder or the symptoms of urge and urgency,...

Everyone with a bladder or bowel control problem will have a different...

Below you will find a collection of comments from people who have...

If you are have concerns around bladder control or someone you know...

There are an estimated 6.5 million people in the UK with some...

Bowel problems are not limited to adults and are definitely not just...

An upset digestive system can make you feel bloated and sluggish, so...

There are several medications available which can help you to control your...

Trospium chloride is a medicine used to help to treat symptoms of...

Tolterodine is a medicine used to treat people who have urinary problems...

Tamsulosin hydrochloride is a medicine which is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Solifenacin succinate is a medicine used to help treat symptoms of an...

Propiverine hydrochloride is a medicine used to treat people who have urinary...

There are several medications available which can help you to control your...

Fesoterodine fumarate is a medicine used to help treat symptoms of an...

What is Duloxetine? The medication for the treatment of Stress Urinary Incontinence...

A loop diuretic is a medicine taken to treat nocturia and is usually...

Desmopressin acetate is a hormone which has many effects on the body....

Darifenacin hydrobromide is a medicine which is used to treat people who...

Betmiga contains active substance mirabegron. As a bladder muscle relaxant it reduces...

Hydroxyzine hydrochloride is an antihistamine that is used for treating allergic and...

Anti-inflammatory medicines such as Diclofenac sodium, can help to reduce inflammation and to...

Antibiotics are often prescribed to treat many different conditions and symptoms.

Both women and men have pelvic floor muscles.  These are layers of muscle that...

Watchful waiting refers to seeing whether symptoms progress, stay the same or...

Vaginal dryness, soreness, itching and painful sex can sometimes be symptoms of...

PTNS - Percutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation is indicated in Overactive Bladder (OAB)...

In some cases, people can be helped with neuromuscular stimulation of the pelvic...

There are some general lifestyle changes that you could make which may help...

Intermittent self-catheterisation (ISC) is used to treat bladders that do not empty...

Indwelling catheters can be used short-term or long-term.

Bladder retraining is a simple and effective method used to try and...

Biofeedback is a technique which is designed to help strengthen your urethral...

You should try and avoid being constipated as this can bring on...

Traditional acupuncture is a healthcare method based on ancient principles which go...

A vaginal fistula is a tract or hole that has opened up...

Pelvic Organ Prolapse a condition in which one or more of the...

First described in 1985, Fowler's Syndrome is a cause of urinary retention...

Cystitis is an inflammation of the bladder and is a common form...

This is the stage of every woman's life that follows the menopause,...

Most women accept that they might get a vaginal tear during childbirth,...

Prostatitis is the general term for inflammation of the prostate. The inflammation...

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), is a condition in which the prostate is...

Cauda Equina is a very serious condition causing nerve root damage.

Cancer occurs when body cells alter, multiply and interfere with 'normal' cells....

Parkinson’s is a progressive neurological disorder. There is no known cure for...

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a neurological condition, so affects the nerves.

Spinal cord injury nearly always affects control over the bladder and bowel....

Spina Bifida occurs when the spinal cord and vertebrae fail to develop...

Your treatment for Prostate cancer will depend on your type of tumour,...

Alzheimer’s Disease is the most common form of dementia, which is caused...

A stroke occurs when the blood supply to the brain is cut...

Nocturnal Enuresis means wetting the bed. Many people wet the bed at...

Mixed Urinary Incontinence is the involuntary leakage associated with Stress Urinary Incontinence and Urge...

Frequency refers to the number of times you go to the toilet...

Day time wetting affects about 1 in 75 children over the age...

The bladder is a balloon-shaped hollow muscle.  It is designed to stretch...

Your treatment for urgency or urge incontinence will depend on the severity...

Painful bladder syndrome or bladder pain syndrome, also commonly known as interstitial...

Overflow incontinence happens when the bladder doesn’t empty properly, and so it...

If you get sudden urges to go to the toilet to pass...

Daytime wetting affects about 1 in 75 children over the age of...

There are over 9 million women in the UK with some form of...

If you have bladder problems, you are certainly not alone.

The Bladder and Bowel Community is the UK wide service for people...

Rectal prolapse occurs when part of your rectum, or the lining of...

This person needs URGENT access to a toilet, and has a medical...

If you are one of the estimated 14 million people with a...

The key to treating bowel incontinence – also known as faecal incontinence...