Weight Loss Surgery May Help With Incontinence

Urinary incontinence is a common, but rarely spoken of problem. For those who suffer from this condition the consequences can include a mild amount of discomfort coupled with a great deal of embarrassment. When obesity is the root cause, however, help may be available. Researchers are finding that weight-loss surgery can greatly reduce incontinence in those who are obese with the frequency of occurrences reducing as the pounds come off.

To find out just how much of an impact weight loss surgery has on incontinence, researchers tracked some 2,500 obese men and women who underwent bariatric surgery. Before the surgery, roughly half the women and about a fifth of the men reported experiencing incontinence on a relatively regular basis. About a year later, after they had shed pounds, the incontinence rate was down to about 18 percent for the women and 10 percent for the men.

While bariatric surgery may not help all those who suffer from incontinence for those who are overweight by 100 pounds or more, researchers say it can often make a difference. When weight is to blame for the symptoms, shedding the pounds can help strengthen the body’s own ability to prevent incontinence. For those who bariatric surgery is not indicated, shedding pounds in other ways may still produce some desired results.

Patients who suffer from incontinence are urged to discuss the problem with their healthcare providers. This condition can have a variety of causes that may even vary between the genders. Finding out the root source can enable physicians to recommend the most suitable solutions.

People who are severely overweight will find that losing the pounds can help improve health in a number of ways. If regular weight loss efforts do not produce the desired results, weight loss surgery may be indicated. To find out more about this option, consult with your healthcare provider.

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