Functional Lab Testing for Incontinence
How Functional Lab Testing Addresses Incontinence
Functional Lab Testing offers a comprehensive approach to managing incontinence. This treatment modality focuses on addressing the root causes of your symptoms while supporting your body's natural healing processes.
Naturopathic Approach to Incontinence
Naturopathic treatment for urinary incontinence focuses on strengthening and retraining the pelvic floor, addressing underlying causes, and supporting tissue health. Pelvic floor therapy is foundational, teaching proper muscle engagement, coordination, and strengthening through targeted exercises and potentially biofeedback. For postmenopausal women, supporting vaginal and urethral tissue health through topical therapies or systemic hormone support may be beneficial. Nutritional strategies identify and eliminate bladder irritants while optimizing hydration and supporting connective tissue health. Herbal medicines can reduce inflammation, support tissue integrity, and modulate overactive bladder symptoms. Lifestyle modifications include proper lifting mechanics, managing constipation, maintaining healthy weight, and bladder retraining techniques. Functional assessment identifies contributing factors such as chronic urinary tract infections, hormonal deficiencies, or dietary triggers. This comprehensive approach aims to restore continence, improve quality of life, and enable women to return to activities they love without fear of leakage.
What to Expect During Treatment
Comprehensive laboratory testing goes beyond standard panels to evaluate hormone levels, nutrient status, gut health, and more. This data-driven approach helps identify underlying imbalances and track progress.
Common Symptoms Addressed
- •Leaking urine with coughing, sneezing, laughing, or physical activity
- •Sudden, intense urge to urinate with difficulty making it to the bathroom in time
- •Frequent urination including waking multiple times at night
- •Continuous or frequent dribbling of urine
- •Difficulty fully emptying the bladder
- •Avoiding physical activities or social situations due to fear of leakage
- •Using pads or protective garments daily to manage leakage
Other Treatment Options for Incontinence
Other Conditions Treated with Functional Lab Testing
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Dr. Sanika Kshirsagar, ND
Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine (ND)
Bastyr University, Kenmore, WA
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