Urinary incontinence causes many everyday difficulties and affects quality of life and self-confidence. It is more common in women, but many men are also affected. Incontinence itself is not a direct threat to health, yet it can lead to serious psychological, social or medical problems. Timely and effective treatment is therefore important and can help restore quality of life.
Treatment with a neuromagnetic stimulation system
Neuromagnetic stimulation is a modern, non-invasive method for treating urinary incontinence. It can be used regardless of the underlying cause and is highly effective.
The treatment strengthens the deep pelvic floor muscles and can also be used for prevention. These muscles are hard to reach with ordinary exercise, so magnetic stimulation is an effective way to train them. During the session the patient sits while an intense magnetic field is generated. It affects even small blood vessels and stimulates smooth-muscle contractions in the pelvic organs.
Neuromagnetic stimulation can be used for urinary incontinence, faecal incontinence and to improve sexual function. This non-invasive method is suitable for many patients and can deliver very good results.
Causes of urinary incontinence
Many people live with incontinence, but the reasons differ. Neuromagnetic stimulation can help in most cases, yet the cause still needs to be identified — incontinence may be a symptom of another medical condition.
The most common causes include:
- Weak pelvic floor muscles in women, often after childbirth or during pregnancy. Weak muscles cannot maintain pressure, so urine may leak at night, when sneezing, coughing, exercising (jumping) or lifting.
- Urinary tract infection, which can make the bladder oversensitive and send false signals of urgency. Leakage may also occur after passing urine. Infection should be treated promptly.
- Excess weight, which puts extra load on the pelvic floor and makes it harder for the muscles to work. In these cases weight reduction is also needed.
- Certain medicines, especially diuretics, as a side effect.
- Neurological bladder disorders caused by stroke, spinal disc herniation, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, brain injury and similar conditions. Nerve pathways that control the bladder are damaged.
Because of anatomical differences, causes often differ by sex. In women the problem is most common after childbirth or in menopause, when hormonal changes weaken the pelvic floor. In men leakage is often linked to an enlarged prostate and may also occur after prostate surgery.
Types of urinary incontinence
Incontinence is classified by cause. Uncontrolled leakage occurs when the sphincters, pelvic floor and bladder muscles are too weak to work properly. The problem can affect people of both sexes and all ages.
The main types are:
- Stress incontinence: leakage during coughing, sneezing or other physical activity due to reduced pelvic floor function.
- Urge incontinence: leakage related to an overactive bladder, including after urination.
- Mixed incontinence: a combination of stress and urge incontinence.
Clinical indications
Neuromagnetic stimulation is suitable for many patients. Typical indications include:
- chronic pelvic pain;
- pelvic floor strengthening after childbirth;
- erectile dysfunction;
- faecal incontinence;
- benign prostatic hyperplasia;
- prostatitis.
Consequences of untreated incontinence
Incontinence is not dangerous in itself, but timely treatment is recommended because it can lead to:
- loss of self-confidence in both men and women;
- loss of intimacy;
- poorer quality of life;
- reduced physical activity.
Without treatment the pelvic floor will not strengthen on its own, and the situation usually worsens. Strengthening these muscles is an effective way to treat incontinence and restore confidence.
Treatment options
Treatment is chosen according to the cause. Some patients also need psychological support, as incontinence can be distressing — it is better not to delay seeking help.
Because it is accessible, versatile and effective, treatment is most often carried out with neuromagnetic stimulation to strengthen the pelvic floor. As an alternative or in combination, the following may also be used:
- physiotherapy (specific pelvic floor exercises);
- medication;
- surgery;
- botulinum toxin injections.
Neuromagnetic stimulation is often preferred because the procedure is painless and even pleasant for some patients, suitable for different ages and conditions, non-invasive and without typical side effects.
RemedKEGEL for the treatment of urinary incontinence
At our clinic in Panevėžys, incontinence is treated with the modern RemedKEGEL device, which provides a safe and effective course of treatment.
Features:
- dedicated programmes for urinary incontinence;
- deep electromagnetic stimulation with a magnetic field of up to 3 Tesla;
- an ergonomic chair that keeps the patient in a seated position for more effective treatment.
In a single 20-minute RemedKEGEL session about 12,000 pelvic floor contractions are produced — equivalent to 12,000 Kegel exercises.
The procedure is painless, lasts about half an hour, requires no special preparation or clothing, and involves no direct contact with the skin.
Depending on the severity and cause, a course of 6–8 sessions is usually recommended. Sessions can be done 2–3 times a week; a full course most often lasts 3–4 weeks.
Price
One RemedKEGEL session at our clinic costs EUR 50. The recommended number of sessions is individual and is decided by the doctor after assessing the patient’s condition, type and cause of incontinence.
RemedKEGEL can also be used preventively to strengthen the pelvic floor and improve sexual function. Patients value the results, and effective treatment helps restore quality of life.
Frequently asked questions
Is the treatment painful?
The method is non-invasive. Most patients feel no discomfort or pain; some even find the session pleasant.
When will I notice an effect?
Some patients notice improvement after the first session or the first few sessions, but a full course is recommended. Typically 2–3 sessions a week over 3–4 weeks.
How soon can I return to daily life?
There are no side effects, so patients can go back to work or usual activities immediately. One session lasts about 20 minutes.
Can treatment be done during menstruation?
Neuromagnetic stimulation for incontinence is not recommended during menstruation. Discuss the start and end of the course with your doctor.
Price of one session: EUR 50.