Your Healthcare Team
Bowel Incontinence
As you begin the journey to diagnose and treat bowel incontinence, you may meet a variety of medical professionals dedicated to giving you their best possible care. It’s important to be open and up-front with your health-care providers about your symptoms, lifestyle, and treatment concerns.
Gastroenterologist
Gastroenterologists specialize in diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, which includes the esophagus, stomach, colon and rectum, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts, and liver. These experts are often responsible for research involving gastrointestinal procedures and interpreting research results.
Colorectal Surgeon
Colorectal surgeons are experts in both surgical and non-surgical treatment of colon, rectum, anus, and small bowel problems. They treat benign and malignant conditions, conduct routine screening examinations, and perform surgery when necessary.
Gynecologist
Gynecologists specialize in women's general health, including care of reproductive organs, breasts, sexual function, and hormonal disorders. Gynecologists also treat pelvic organ and pelvic floor problems.
Urogynecologist
Urogynecologists specialize in diseases of the female urinary tract and pelvic reconstructive surgery. They also treat bowel problems, including bowel incontinence.
Urologist
Urologists are surgeons who specialize in diseases of the male and female urinary tract and the male reproductive organs. Some urologists have specific experience in the treatment of incontinence.
Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant
A nurse, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant typically works closely with your doctor. He or she may answer questions, and advise you on treatments such as Kegel exercises, diet modification, or physical therapy.
Physical Therapist
Your doctor may prescribe physical therapy to strengthen the muscles in your pelvic floor. Pelvic floor rehabilitation may include pelvic floor stimulation and biofeedback-guided pelvic floor exercises, used alone or in combination.
Looking for a Doctor?
If your doctor is not familiar with the InterStim System, use our handy search tool on everydayfreedom.com to find a nearby specialist who can answer your questions about Medtronic Bowel Control Therapy.
Information on this site should not be used as a substitute for talking with your doctor. Always talk with your doctor about diagnosis and treatment information.