{"id":4083,"date":"2023-04-01T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-01T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/innoxtech.in\/demo\/2023\/04\/01\/axonics-therapy-for-fecal-incontinence-what-to-expect\/"},"modified":"2026-02-19T05:40:34","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T05:40:34","slug":"axonics-therapy-for-fecal-incontinence-what-to-expect","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/innoxtech.co.in\/bostonurogyn\/axonics-therapy-for-fecal-incontinence-what-to-expect\/","title":{"rendered":"Axonics Therapy for Fecal Incontinence: What to Expect"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"sqs-html-content\" data-sqsp-text-block-content>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Adults often struggle to discuss certain medical problems, and control of the bowels is in that category.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/14574-fecal-bowel-incontinence\" target=\"_blank\">Fecal incontinence<\/a>, or anal incontinence, is when you leak feces from your rectum before you reach the restroom, and sometimes you may not realize you\u2019re doing it. This condition is more common among those 65 or older, <a href=\"https:\/\/aboutincontinence.org\/what-is-incontinence\/prevalence\/\" target=\"_blank\">but it can affect people at any age<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">And while it\u2019s understandable you may be reluctant to discuss fecal incontinence, it\u2019s important to let your doctor know so you can get the help you need.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"><a href=\"\/provider\/neeraj-kohli-md-mba\">Dr. Neeraj Kohli<\/a> and our dedicated team at <a href=\"\/home\">BostonUrogyn<\/a> offer Axonics\u00ae Therapy to treat women in and around Hudson and Wellesley, Massachusetts, struggling with fecal incontinence.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">If you want to regain control of your life, read on to see how <a href=\"\/axonics-therapy\/fecal-incontinence1\">Axonics Therapy<\/a> can help and what you can expect from this advanced treatment for fecal incontinence.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Facts about fecal incontinence<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Bowel movements are controlled by a number of factors, including:<\/p>\n<ul data-rte-list=\"default\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Muscles in your rectum and anus working properly<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Your rectum\u2019s ability to stretch to hold stool<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Your ability to recognize signals to go to the bathroom<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Dysfunction anywhere in the process can result in <a href=\"\/axonics-therapy\/fecal-incontinence1\">fecal incontinenc<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bostonurogyn.com\/services\/fecal-incontinence\">e<\/a>. Conditions that might lead to dysfunction include:<\/p>\n<ul data-rte-list=\"default\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Frequent diarrhea or constipation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Muscle or nerve damage<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Reduced elasticity in your rectum<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Age-related rectum and anus weakness<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Laxative abuse<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Radiation treatments<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Crohn\u2019s disease<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Rectal prolapse<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Congenital defects<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Women who\u2019ve given birth may also be at risk of fecal incontinence.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">How Axonics Therapy helps<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Axonics Therapy is the brand name for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicaldevice-network.com\/comment\/axonics-modulation-technologies-emerges-as-a-major-player-in-sacral-neuromodulation\/\" target=\"_blank\">a new form of sacral neuromodulation impla<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicaldevice-network.com\/comment\/axonics-modulation-technologies-emerges-as-a-major-player-in-sacral-neuromodulation\/\">nt<\/a> that relieves symptoms by regulating the nerve signals traveling from your brain to your bowels and related muscles.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">The device is implanted under your skin in your upper buttock with a wire connected to your sacral nerves. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/sacral-nerve-stimulation-bladder#candidates\" target=\"_blank\">If you\u2019ve tried<\/a> medications, exercises, biofeedback, and behavioral changes with no results, Axonics Therapy might just solve your problem.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">What to expect from Axonics Therapy<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">This implant <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/sacral-nerve-stimulation-bladder#procedure\" target=\"_blank\">requires two stages<\/a>:&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Evaluation phase<\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">In the evaluation stage, we check how your body responds to the stimulation. To do that, you wear a temporary device on a belt with a wire inserted under your skin attached to your sacral nerves.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">The evaluation phase can last up to three weeks, during which time we assess how much improvement you\u2019ve made with your fecal incontinence symptoms.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Implant phase<\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">If you respond well to the external device, we implant a permanent device in your buttock with a lead attached <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bladderandbowel.org\/surgical-treatment\/sacral-nerve-stimulation\/\" target=\"_blank\">and a battery that can last up to five years<\/a>. Unlike other sacral neuromodulators, this device has a rechargeable battery and can undergo full-body MRI scans.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Axonics Therapy can make a big difference if you\u2019re struggling with the inconvenience and embarrassment of fecal incontinence, and the benefits can last for years. If you want to see how this treatment can help you, call Dr. Kohli at BostonUrogyn today or <a href=\"\/contactus\">book your visit online<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Fecal incontinence has many causes and can be embarrassing. Axonics\u00ae Therapy can help bring the condition under control so you can get your life back. Read on to find out how.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":750,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4083","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/innoxtech.co.in\/bostonurogyn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4083","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/innoxtech.co.in\/bostonurogyn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/innoxtech.co.in\/bostonurogyn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/innoxtech.co.in\/bostonurogyn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/innoxtech.co.in\/bostonurogyn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4083"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/innoxtech.co.in\/bostonurogyn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4083\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4138,"href":"https:\/\/innoxtech.co.in\/bostonurogyn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4083\/revisions\/4138"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/innoxtech.co.in\/bostonurogyn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/750"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/innoxtech.co.in\/bostonurogyn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4083"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/innoxtech.co.in\/bostonurogyn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4083"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/innoxtech.co.in\/bostonurogyn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4083"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}