January 26th, 2012

The term incontinence means different things to different people and definitions vary even in medical literature. The World Health Organisation (WHO) defines continence as: the ability to voluntarily control defecation or stool expulsion, maintain this control even during sleep, distinguish between stool and gas and to defer defecation to a socially acceptable time. Given the above, it therefore holds that in simple terms, faecal incontinence is the inability to achieve continence. It is noteworthy that the concept of faecal continence remains a co-ordinated and complex interaction of various physiological processes that include: consistency of stool, compliance or distension of the rectum to receive increased quantity of stool, a local reflex mechanism, normal anal canal sensation with normal functioning of the internal and external anal muscle sphincter mechanism. (Source : Total Health)

Here at Fico Centre, we manage a treatment called Secca Therapy. This is a non surgical option for the elimination of Faecal Incontinence and is delivered by  a low level electrical stimulation to the nerves & muscles of the lower bowel and sphincters.

Call Karen on 0844 561 6606 for further information.

 

 

January 23rd, 2012

Leading up to the Bowel Cancer Awareness Campaign we will be helping raise the awareness here at Fico Centre. The health of your bowels is crucial to your well being; diet, exercise and an awareness of the diseases associated with your bowel are all important.

Taken from the Bowel Cancer UK Fact Sheet: The symptoms of bowel (colorectal) cancer can be:

• Bleeding from your bottom and/or blood in your poo

• A change in bowel habit lasting for 3 weeks or more especially to looser or runny poo

• Unexplained weight loss

• Extreme tiredness for no obvious reason

• A pain or lump in your tummy

People with bowel cancer may experience one, some, all of the above or no symptoms at all. Remember, people with these symptoms will mostly not have bowel cancer, but now you are aware of the facts…

Here at Fico Centre, we know a lot about Bowels and arrange out patient appointments for the Secca Treatment for Faecal Incontinence.

The Secca procedure involves delivery of radiofrequency energy to the muscles of the anal canal, which results in a change in tissue compliance and corresponding improvement in incontinence symptoms.

This outpatient procedure takes approximately 60 minutes and is performed in an endoscopy suite or ambulatory surgery unit with the patient sedated.

Patients go home approximately 1-2 hours after the procedure and typically resume normal activities within several days.

Call us for more information on 0844 561 6606 and speak with Karen and check out our website here

 

January 18th, 2012

It is a sad but common fact that often people with chronic diseases can experience incontinence and Diabetes is one condition that can cause or worsen incontinence problems.

The physical reason behind this is mainly due to nerve damage where the signals sent to the brain to control or empty the bladder and bowel are not working efficiently.

Obesity is a key risk factor for Type II Diabetes and it is important to manage early signs of incontinence before the symptoms and severity increase.

Here at Fico Centre, we arrange appointments for out-patient treatments of Secca Therapy. This is a minimally invasive procedure, offered as a day case with surgeons across the UK. Please call us to discuss in further detail 0844 561 6606.

 

January 16th, 2012

Q: What are the five most commonly diagnosed cancers in women?

A: The five most commonly diagnosed cancers in women are:

Breast: 47,693, Lung: 17,960, Bowel: 17,693, Uterus: 7703 and Ovary: 6537

More than twice as many women are diagnosed with bowel cancer each year in the UK than are diagnosed with either ovarian cancer or cancer of the uterus.

Having a healthy bowel is important and you do not need to suffer the anxiety and discomfort of FI. Here at Fico Centre we arrange appointments for a fast, minimally invasive day-case treatment for the long term suffering of Faecal Incontinence.

Call Karen on 0844 561 6606 for more information.

 

January 13th, 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.

So dont wait any longer! If you have had long term Fecal Incontinence why not call us today. Karen will talk to you about appointments with our consultants and arrange your out- patient appointment.

0844 561 6606
http://www.ficocentre.com

January 11th, 2012

Continuing on from Monday’s blog on awareness of Diabetes … an ever-increasing number of patients are developing Diabetes Type 2. Being over weight can be one factor to trigger this problem.

Your symptoms may be:

. Blurred vision

. Cuts or sores that take a long time to heal

. Itching skin or yeast infections

. Excessive thirst

. dry mouth

. Frequent urination

. Leg pain

Many people diagnosed with diabetes type 2 may also at some point suffer from faecal incontinence, and for long term sufferers, FICO is often the answer.

Here at Fico Centre, we arrange appointments for out patient treatments of Secca Therapy. This is a minimally invasive procedure, offered as a day case with surgeons across the UK.

Call Karen on 0844 561 6606 for advice and information.

 

January 9th, 2012

It is important to see your health practitioner as soon as possible if you develop any of the symptoms below and get the relevant tests done.

  • Exceptional thirst
  • Dry mouth
  • Frequent urination
  • Loss of weight
  • Weakness or fatigue
  • Blurred vision

Having a history of Type 1 diabetes in your family increases the chances of developing Type 1 diabetes.

Many people diagnosed with diabetes may also at some point suffer from faecal incontinence, and for long term sufferers FICO is often the answer.

Here at Fico Centre, we arrange appointments for out patient treatments of Secca Therapy. This is a minimally invasive procedure, offered as a day case with surgeons across the UK.

Call Karen 0844 5616606 or fill in our reply form to find out further details on appointments available.

 

January 5th, 2012

Another Christmas has been and gone and the start of a New Year is always a good way of making promises to yourself. Dieting, Exercising, Cutting back on the alcohol …to name a few of the most common resolutions!

Faecal Incontinence, can be triggered by neglect of the above and indeed helped with the implementation of all of the above.

. So do take a look at your diet this year, make sure you eat equal amounts of fruit, fresh vegetables and fibre

. Try and exercise each day… even a brisk walk for 15 minutes is a good start

. and cut back on the alcohol…

Here at Fico Centre we help sufferers of long term Faecal Incontinence. Appointments are made with consultants across the UK and the Secca Therapy is a quick out-patient solution.

Call Karen on 0844 561 6606 for further information…. & Happy New Year.