Don't depend on pads and protective undergarments. There is a lasting treatment to help you with urinary incontinence. Total Urology Care of NY offers relief to both men and women. Whether you wear pads, pullups, stuff toilet paper in your underwear, or just hope that you won't have an accident, we can figure out your problem and come up with solutions. Stress urinary incontinence occurs when you lose urine with activity, such as walking, running, coughing, sneezing, laughing, or simply standing up from a chair. Urgency incontinence occurs when you lose control of your bladder on your way to the bathroom. Lots of people describe putting the key in the door and feeling the urine streaming down their legs. We are here to help you.
Dr. Elizabeth Kavaler, and our state-of-the-art facility, is fully equipped to diagnose the most effective way to help with every form of incontinence. Therapeutic options include biofeedback, medication, nerve stimulators, bladder Botox, and surgery. Most of our treatments are offered in the office and do not require hospitalization. Patients often travel to New York City from around the country to be treated by Dr. Kavaler. No one has to live with the discomfort, inconvenience, or humiliation of urinary incontinence.
Below you will find answers to our most commonly asked questions. If you don't find the answer you are looking for, please contact us at (212) 218-3900
Urinary incontinence refers to the involuntary loss of urine. There are two main types of urinary incontinence. They include stress incontinence and urgency incontinence. Stress incontinence is when a person loses urine with coughing, laughing or sneezing. Urgency incontinence is when urine is lost with the sudden need to urinate. Sometimes the entire bladder can empty before getting to the toilet. Many people suffer from both types. We call that mixed urinary incontinence. Any type of incontinence can disrupt an individual’s everyday routine and cause them to feel less confident when participating in social activities.
The symptoms of urinary incontinence are the loss of urine without the intention of urinating. Essentially, wetting your underpants, or worse, wetting your clothes or even the chair that you are sitting on. If you have an accident like this, you are not alone, and we can help you as we have helped thousands of others.
Urgency incontinence, which is where urine is lost when there is an urge to urinate, is treated with behavior modification, medication, Botox injections into the bladder, and implantation of a nerve stimulator. Stress urinary incontinence is treated with pelvic floor muscle exercises, intra-urethral bulking agents, and surgery.
A variety of medications might help you have more normal urination. These include medications that encourage nerve activity, medications for bladder relaxation, and other options. Other treatment choices include bladder catheters or having one of a few different surgical options. Some lifestyle changes might also help. You can learn exercises that build strength in the muscles of the pelvic floor and pay attention to your urination pattern. As one of Manhattan’s top Urologists, Dr. Kavaler will help you to decide on the best course of action for your specific situation
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Need-Based Care
Dr. Kavaler provides need-based care for patients without private insurance or the ability to self-pay. If you have a marketplace plan, Medicaid, or neither, Dr. Kavaler provides her specialized care at Lincoln Community Hospital, in the Bronx regardless of your ability to pay.
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"She (Dr. Kavaler) is lovely, very pleasant, concise and direct. Beautiful, immaculate office. Staff very cheerful and pleasant. I will be following up with her again."
"Dr. Kavaler is one of the most understanding and compassionate doctors I have ever crossed paths with."
"Although it is a very busy office she took the time to speak with me twice in her office and did not make me feel rushed. I would highly recommend her."
"I like Dr. Kavaler for many reasons. She is a great clinician: knowledgeable, professional and sensitive. I trust her as I have trusted few physicians in my life..."
"With good humor and professional decorum, Dr. Kavaler treated my painful and potentially embarrassing condition with comfort and success."
I believe I am in the "best hands", Dr. K is an experienced, attention giving and I believe that my Health is important to her, as well.
My experience with Dr. Kavaler was exceptional in all respects. She has a magnetic personality & a radiant aura which inspires great confidence.
Everyone I came in contact with was pleasant and helpful most especially Dr Kaveler!
Dr KAVALER is extremely knowledgeable & professional. Beautiful clean office with efficient staff
