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incontinenceFailure or inability to control evacuation of the bladder or bowel (or both in the case of double incontinence). It may arise as a result of injury, childbirth, disease, or senility. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| In addition, the evidence showed that episiotomy did not protect women against urinary or fecal incontinence or pelvic-organ prolapse in the first three months to five years following delivery. Pelvic-floor muscle training may be beneficial for pelvic-floor dysfunctions other than urinary incontinence (eg, fecal incontinence, bladder outlet obstruction, pelvic organ prolapse, pain, sexual disorders). The researchers found this approach more effective than a toileting program alone in terms of improving residents' strength, mobility, endurance, and urinary and fecal incontinence. |
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