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Who are we and what do we do? The service consists of a team of specialist nurses who support individuals with bladder and bowel problems.  We offer a confidential, friendly service, undertake a comprehensive assessment, which may include investigations such as; stool samples, urinalysis, ultrasound scans, physical and abdominal examinations.  We provide a programme specific […]

1 in 7 adults in the UK are suffering from constipation at any one time. Constipation is having fewer than 3 bowel movements in a week, passing hard stools, straining or not emptying your bowel completely so you have to go back to the toilet. What should my stools be like? Aim to: While you […]

Bowel problems are very common. These may be constipation, difficulty passing stool, not emptying completely so you have to go back to the toilet, leaking stool or having to get to the toilet very quickly. If you are leaking stool you will have an assessment to identify any treatable condition that could cause the problem. […]

What is overactive bladder? If you feel an urgent need to pass urine and have to go more often your bladder may be irritable or overactive. This makes it difficult to get to the toilet on time and you could have leakage before you get there. Normally the muscle lining the bladder stays relaxed so […]