Medtronic
Bladder Control and Bowel Control
The InterStim™ system targets the nerves that control bladder function; it also can target the nerves that may cause bowel leakage: The InterStim™ system can help you regain control of your bladder symptoms and your bowel symptoms, allowing you to return to the activities you love.
Overactive Bladder
Bladder control problems affect tens of millions of people every day. If you’re one of them, you should speak up.
Does this sound familiar?
- Urinating more than 8 times a day
- Avoiding social events
- Using pads to control leaks
Symptoms of overactive bladder (OAB) include:
Urge incontinence
- Urinating before you reach the bathroom
- Experiencing frequent leaks
- Using pads or protective garments
Urgency-frequency
- Frequent, uncontrollable urge to go
- Going more than 8 times a day
- Feeling like your bladder is never empty
Symptoms of urinary retention include:
- Can’t tell if your bladder is full
- Holding increasingly large amounts of urine
- Weak or dribbling stream
- Needing to use a catheter
Ignoring OAB Poses Risks
People with undiagnosed OAB reported:
- 54% loss of confidence
- 49% loss of self-esteem
- 45% loss of intimacy
Fecal Incontinence
Bowel control problems are extremely common, but they are not normal. If you suffer from bowel control issues, you know how much they can interrupt your life. It’s time to speak up and get back to living your life.
Do the following sound familiar?
- Frequent bowel accidents
- Monitoring what and how much you eat
- Using pads or protective garments
- Planning activities around the bathroom
Dr. Morris earns elite designation for treating an overactive bladder
Dr. Brent Morris, a board-certified urologist who practices at Jackson Urological Associates, achieved the designation of an InterStim Center of Excellence.
There are thousands of InterStim implanters, and Dr. Morris is part of a very small percentage to achieve a Center of Excellence designation. The Medtronic Center of Excellence program is designed to help patients find experienced physicians who show exemplary care with the InterStim system.
We are extremely proud of this accomplishment and look forward to watching Dr. Morris bring a new level of expertise and unprecedented care to patients in Jackson.
Dr. Morris received his medical degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis. He completed his residency in urology, and his specialties include complex stone disease and female urinary incontinence. He joined Jackson Urological Associates in 2019.