Incontinence

Posted by Nick on May 25, 1999 at 15:30:48
I am completely incontinent resulting from a radical
Prostatectomy. I have used leg bags and penis clamps.
The clamps are not as messy to use as the leg bags. Are there
any long term effects from using the penis clamp? Until I
get the clamps adjusted properly I do experience discomfort.
Does the urethra get damaged because of the constant squeezing?
I am trying to avoid the decision of having an artifical
sphincter installed because from what I have read it is not
the magic cure either. How long can an individual carry on
with the clamp? Any replies will be sincerely appreciated.
Thank you.

Posted by HFHS M.D.-KR on June 02, 1999 at 08:41:45
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Dear Nick,
Incontinence after radical prostatectomy occurs in 10 to 20 % of patients.
There are two types of incontinence stress and urge. Stress incontinence can be described as the loss of urine with straining , coughing, lifting etc. Urge incontinence occurs when patients cannot delay urination. Often they can

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