May 3rd, 2012

http://www.mstrust.org.uk/msawareness/100000.jsp

More than 100,000 people in the UK have MS

What is MS?

Multiple sclerosis (known as MS) is the most common disabling condition of the central nervous system that affects young adults. The central nervous system is the brain and spinal cord which, together with the nerves connecting to the rest of the body, forms the body’s information superhighway.

The symptoms experienced depend on the position and amount of damage within the central nervous system.

Symptoms can include problems with:

MS is a lifelong condition that affects three times more women than men. Once diagnosed, MS will not go away and, for most people, the symptoms are variable from day to day and unpredictable. This can make living with MS very challenging.

For patients with Faecal Incontinence, there is a new treatment now available in the UK called Secca Therapy and here at Fico Centre we arrange out-patient appointments for this minimally invasive procedure.  Call Karen on 0844 561 6606 if you have any questions and have a look at our website for further information.

 

April 26th, 2012

A healthy diet will help with faecal incontinence. Remember, if you have significant changes to your bowel movements, see your GP.

For patients with Faecal Incontinence, there is a new treatment now available in the UK called Secca Therapy and here at Fico Centre we arrange out-patient appointments for this minimally invasive procedure.

Call Karen on 0844 561 6606 if you have any questions and have a look at our website for further information.

A diet consisting of 25 to 30 g of fibre a day will help you have healthy bowel movements. It is important to drink 64 oz. of fluid a day when increasing your fibre intake for a healthy bowel movement.

Legumes are a good source of slowly-digesting carbohydrates and resistant starch.

Legumes, including beans, peas and lentils, provide a significant amount of fibre per serving and can help you have a healthy bowel movement. One cup of cooked split peas contains 16 g of fibre and 1 cup of cooked lentils contains 15 g of fibre, meeting at least half of your daily fibre needs. Other high-fibre legumes include kidney beans, garbanzo beans, black beans, lima beans and baked beans. In addition to acting as a good source of fibre, legumes also provide you with protein and iron, and make a healthy meat alternative. Increase your fibre intake with legumes by adding them to soups, salads, and rice and pasta dishes.

Bran Cereals

Bran cereals also contain high amounts of fibre to help support healthy bowel movements. A typical serving of a bran cereal contains 13 to 18 g of fibre. These high-fibre cereals do not have to be limited to breakfast, you can also eat cereal for lunch, dinner or as a snack.

Dried Fruits

Dried fruits also top the list of high-fibre foods to eat for a healthy bowel movement. Three dried figs contain 10.5 g of fibre, two dried apricot halves contain 1.7 g and three prunes contain 1.9 g. Other high-fibre dried fruits include raisins and dates. Increase your fibre intake by adding dried fruits to your snack list or adding to salads or hot cereals.

Fresh Fruits

Snacking on fresh fruit can also increase your fibre intake for a healthy bowel movement. One cup of raspberries contains 8 g of fibre and one medium pear with the skin has 5.5 g. Other high-fibre fruits include apples with the skin, oranges, strawberries and bananas.

Vegetables

High-fibre vegetables for a healthy bowel movement include artichokes, broccoli, turnip greens, potatoes with the skin, sweet corn and Brussels sprouts.

Whole Grains

Whole grains also help promote healthy bowel movements. High fibre whole-grain foods include whole wheat bread and pasta, oatmeal, barley and brown rice.

References

Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/291288-the-best-foods-to-eat-for-healthy-bowel-movements/#ixzz1t8vVnzVf

 

April 19th, 2012

This month is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month and on Tuesday saw a Charity reception at No.10 Downing Street celebrating Bowel Cancer UK’s 25th Anniversary.

Here,  Bowel Cancer UK tell us all about the evening, which was supported by many high profile names. Fico Centre http://www.ficocentre.com would like to congratulate Bowel Cancer UK on the great job they do and urge people to support this cause that touches so many lives. You can get involved by visiting http://www.bowelcanceruk.org.uk

Guests ranging from Hollywood movie stars to peers of the Realm joined Samantha Cameron at a reception for Bowel Cancer UK to celebrate the charity’s 25th Anniversary on Tuesday 17th April 2012.

120 people were invited to No.10 to join Samantha Cameron including architect Lord Foster, Hollywood actor Tom Hardy, actress Charlotte Riley, TV presenter Julia Bradbury, Cricketer Chris Read, news presenter Charlene White and Chef Aldo Zilli as well as leading cancer medics, corporate and private donors to help raise awareness of bowel cancer.

Among the guests at the reception was world renowned architect Lord Norman Foster, Bowel Cancer UK’s Ambassador who said: “There is much to celebrate as mortality rates have dropped by nearly 30% over the last 25 years but nearly half a million people have died from bowel cancer. There is still a long way to go to change the profile and image of this curable disease. Join us to raise awareness and save lives.”

Actor Tom Hardy and actress Charlotte Riley said: “”We are honoured to be invited to this event. Bowel Cancer UK is an important charity and that’s why we’re here.”

Deborah Alsina, CEO, Bowel Cancer UK said: “We’d like to thank Samantha Cameron for helping us to raise awareness of bowel cancer. It’s the second biggest cancer killer in the UK. The disease is very treatable especially if diagnosed early. That is why raising awareness of the symptoms is so vital. ”

Source : Bowel Cancer UK

 

 

April 12th, 2012

Whether you are a woman experiencing bowel or pelvic floor issues suffered during pregnancy or,  as a new mum; bowel incontinence and pelvic floor dysfunction may well be up there with your health concerns.

Many women find that after having children and during the menopause they experience changes in their pelvic floor. These problems are very common but can have a significant effect on women’s quality of life.

Bowel incontinence can be caused by damage to the muscles or nerves around the anus and in women these sometimes occur during childbirth.

For patients with Faecal Incontinence, there is a new treatment now available in the UK called Secca Therapy and here at Fico Centre we arrange out-patient appointments for this minimally invasive procedure.  Call Karen on 0844 561 6606 if you have any questions and have a look at our website for further information.

 

February 6th, 2012

Tomorrow Fico Centre holds a Secca™ Live Surgical Workshop at University College of London Hospital.

The faculties for this event are: Mr C Richard Cohen MD FRCS Consultant Colorectal Surgeon, Mr Alastair C J Windsor MD FRCS FRCS(Ed) Consultant Colorectal Surgeon, Dr Steven D Wexner MD FACS FRCS FRCS(Ed) Chief Academic Officer and Emeritus Chief of Staff Cleveland Clinic Florida, Professor & Chair, Department of Colorectal Surgery, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Florida Atlantic University College of Medicine, Affiliate Dean for Clinical Education Florida International University College of Medicine.

Secca™ provides a fast and effective outpatient procedure for patients who suffer from Faecal Incontinence.

Secca™ does not utilize implants, incisions or stitches and takes approximately 60 minutes.

Secca™ is performed in a day case setting.

Secca™ is for patients who have failed to respond to first line therapies.

Secca™ is for surgical candidates who do not want to undergo invasive surgery or a foreign body implantation.

For further information on the Secca™ Procedure and available appointments, please do contact us here at Fico Centre. Karen is here awaiting your call and any questions you may have 0844 561 6606

November 10th, 2011

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October 18th, 2011

Sadly, most sufferers of Faecal Incontinence have little knowledge of available treatments. Secca Therapy is an innovative treatment option for patients suffering from FI. Secca does not utilize implants, incisions or stitches and takes approximately 60 minutes. Secca is performed in a day case setting. Secca is for patients who have failed to respond to first line therapies, who are not surgical candidates, or do not want to undergo invasive surgery or a foreign body implantation.

Ficocentre offer fast and effective outpatient procedures for patients who suffer from Faecal Incontinence.