It’s time to talk about it
They may be caused by childbirth, a car accident or even chronic constipation. “Potty problems” are things we’re taught not to talk about in “polite” company. But if you’re chained to the toilet because of accidental bowel leakage (ABL) or inflammatory bowel disease, or you’re suffering from hemorrhoids, it’s probably on your mind every day.
These types of health problems are difficult to discuss, even with your doctor, and you may have thought that a procedure to correct the issue could be worse than the symptoms you’re experiencing. You don’t have to suffer in silence any longer.
In the past, there were few effective treatments for fecal incontinence. For people with nerve damage and control issues, doctors understood the problem but didn’t have a simple solution. Today, the colorectal surgeons with University Surgical Associates offer minimally invasive techniques and advanced technologies to treat ABL and other bowel issues.
Let’s talk treatment