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Many patients suffering from incontinence downplay their symptoms or are too embarrassed to seek help. The goal of this campaign is to raise awareness about treatment options for health issues that can significantly impact personal, social, and professional life.
What is incontinence?
Incontinence refers to the involuntary, uncontrolled leakage of urine or stool. It can occur, for example, when coughing, laughing, exercising, or even for no apparent reason. It is not a normal part of aging, but a health problem that can be effectively treated with timely intervention.
In the Czech Republic, up to 40% of people, regardless of gender, suffer from the involuntary leakage of urine or stool (incontinence). For most of them, it remains a major taboo, which is why they often hide their difficulties for a long time and put off addressing them.
This year’s theme for World Continence Week is overactive bladder
What are the most common symptoms of an overactive bladder?
- frequent urge to urinate,
- a sudden and very strong urge to urinate,
- frequent urination during the day and night,
- or involuntary urine leakage when a person cannot make it to the bathroom in time.
While these symptoms are not life-threatening, they can have a significant impact on daily functioning, mental well-being, and quality of life.
If you are experiencing involuntary leakage of urine or stool that is making your life difficult, don’t be shy—come see us to address these issues. You can make an appointment by calling 311 555 000 to see a urogynecologist, urologist, or coloproctologist in one of the outpatient clinics.
Talking about your problems is the first step toward finding a solution.
