At least 3 million people in the UK have problems with their bladder. This may be as a result of spinal injury, or a neurological condition such as multiple sclerosis, or as a result of childbirth, cancer or prostate disease. As many as one in four older people will experience difficulties with controlling their bladder. Whatever the cause, the symptoms can be devastating.
“The inability to walk is secondary, bladder problems are the most irritating and difficult thing to cope with…” Anne, became incontinent after an accident.
“I went to bed with my overcoat on and I was frightened to sit down in someone’s house in case I left a wet patch” Frank, incontinent from birth. “I got bullied at school because… I wear pads; the other kids would call me a baby and say I wear nappies” Paul, incontinent from birth. “Continence problems cause me more distress than my MS” Rachel, became incontinent due to multiple sclerosis .“The close proximity of public toilets was of the utmost importance and my social life was curbed considerably...” James, older person with unstable bladder.
The BioMed Centre was established in 1998, within the Bristol Urological Institute (BUI), with the purpose of improving the continence management of older and disabled people. With our collaborators, we aim to raise the profile of this common but hidden aspect of healthcare, Click Here to read more about the work of the BioMed Centre.
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