Incontinence affects up to six million people in Britain today, including men, women and children.
Many people do not talk about their problems, or seek any help, as they are too embarrassed.
How we can help
In many cases, incontinence can be improved, and it can often be cured. Even when the problem does not clear up completely, there are many ways of managing incontinence.
If you have accidental leakage of urine or bowel motions, please ask for some help on how to tackle the problem.
Symptoms we can help with
Below are some symptoms that we can help you with:
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leaking when you cough, sneeze, bend down, exercise or lift
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dampness in your underwear
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dribbling small amounts of urine
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urgent desire to pass urine
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passing urine more than 8 times in 24 hours
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waking up at night more than 3 times to pass urine or wetting the bed
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suffering from constipation
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having episodes of diarrhoea.
If you have any of these symptoms, a local continence nurse can help you. The continence nurse is a specialist and will provide advice, support and information about your problem and the best ways of managing it.
There are clinics run by the community continence nurses for you to discuss your symptoms in private and in confidence.
How to get an appointment
You do not have to be referred by your doctor to get help from the continence service, you can contact us directly for help.
To arrange a community appointment, please call 020 8223 8887. There is an answer machine that operates at all times where you can leave a message.
If you are a patient at the Royal London Hospital, you can contact the hospital continence nurse specialist on extension 3994.
Your can also get advice from your doctor, health visitor, district nurse, practice nurse, and school nurse.
Further information
For further information, please contact us.
