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Health Professionals and Service Providers

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Information to assist with the prevention and management of bladder and bowel problems. Health Professionals and Service Providers. The high risk groups for bladder and bowel control problems are:. Peri- and post-natal women. Younger women who have had children. Women who are overweight. People with diabetes, stroke, heart conditions, neurological disorders, recent surgery, respiratory conditions, and prostate problems. Talking to your clients. And most importantly let your client know that:. With proper...

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Check up

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Information to assist with the prevention and management of bladder and bowel problems. If you are having trouble with control of your bladder you may need to have a bladder control check up (continence assessment) to find out the cause of your bladder control problems and to help plan the best way to treat or manage the problem. What can I do? To arrange a bladder control check up, contact your doctor or other health professional. For further information see:. Bladder Control Check Up Brochure.

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Help for carers

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Information to assist with the prevention and management of bladder and bowel problems. The National Continence Helpline. Operates from 8am to 8pm EST, Monday to Friday on 1800 33 00 66. The Australian Government provides a free booklet which provides further information on continence issues for carers and is available by contacting the National Continence Helpline. On 1800 33 00 66. Alternatively you can download a copy by clicking on the link below:. Or call 1800 723 471. The Continence Foundation of A...

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Prolapsed bladder

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Information to assist with the prevention and management of bladder and bowel problems. Vaginal or pelvic organ prolapse is very common. It is thought that half of all women who have had a child have some level of pelvic organ prolapse, but only one in five seek help. There are a few different signs that you may have a prolapse. These signs depend on the type of prolapse and how much pelvic organ support has been lost. What can I do? Prolapse - Don't Ignore the Signs Factsheet. Pelvic floor for men.

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Bedwetting

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Information to assist with the prevention and management of bladder and bowel problems. It is quite common for young children to wet their beds. For some it's only every so often, while it may happen for others on a regular basis. Nocturnal Enuresis, more commonly known as bed wetting, is when children are unable to control their bladder while sleeping and wet their beds. It is more common for boys to have poor bladder control while asleep than girls and it often runs in the family. What can I do?

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Bladder problems

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Information to assist with the prevention and management of bladder and bowel problems. Lack of bladder control (incontinence) is a common health problem for many people at different times in their lives. About four million Australians have bladder control problems. It is most common amongst older people. Answer the questions below for a quick check of how your bladder is working. Do you leak when you laugh or sneeze? Do you leak when you lift something heavy? Do you leak when you play sport? There are v...

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Prostate and bladder problems

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Information to assist with the prevention and management of bladder and bowel problems. Prostate and bladder problems. The prostate gland is about the size of walnut and is only found in men. Located just below the neck of the bladder, it surrounds the bladder outlet or urethra. Its job is to secrete a milky fluid that becomes part of the semen and nourishes the sperm. A slow and/or interrupted stream. Difficulty starting to pass urine. Increased need to pass urine more frequently. What can I do?

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Pregnancy

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Information to assist with the prevention and management of bladder and bowel problems. When you are pregnant, you get a lot of advice from many different places. It can be confusing. Bladder and bowel control problems are a part of pregnancy and birth that few people think about. Research shows that women are more likely to develop bladder or bowel control problems, if they have:. An assisted vaginal delivery (e.g. forceps). More than one vaginal delivery. A baby weighing more than 4kgs. What can you do?

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Toilet training

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Information to assist with the prevention and management of bladder and bowel problems. Learning to use the toilet is a big step for a toddler. Some children just seem to train themselves when they are ready, but many need some help from their parents. Toddlers are usually ready to start toilet training from around the age of two. However, it is best to let children start training when they are ready. Many problems during toilet training happen when training is started too early. What can I do?

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CAPS Application Form and Guidelines

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Information to assist with the prevention and management of bladder and bowel problems. CAPS Application Form and Guidelines. Important: You must read this information before submitting the CAPS application form. CAPS applications must NOT be sent to the Secretary of Department of Health. This could delay the application from being assessed in a timely manner. Application forms MUST be sent to Medicare by :. Fax: 02 9895 3525. Email: caps.processing@humanservices.gov.au. Department of Human Services.