Bladder and bowel services – also known as continence services – are specialist teams of nurses and physiotherapists that can help you manage bladder and bowel symptoms. Depending on the nature of your symptoms, this could include help and advice on:
- pelvic floor exercises to improve bladder or bowel control
- medication, such as antimuscarinic drugs and laxatives
- dietary changes, such as increasing fibre intake
- continence products, such as catheters and pads.
You can usually contact your local NHS continence service directly and don't need to be referred by your GP.
You can read more about bladder and bowel problems in MS.
