Indications / Contraindications - ProMed IT-6 User Manual

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Mixed incontinence
Mixed incontinence is a combination of stress incontinence and urge
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incontinence.
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Anal incontinence
Anal incontinence also referred to as faecal incontinence is the impair-
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ment of the ability to control the outflow of gas or stool. There are many
possible causes of anal incontinence, the most common is the injury of
the anal sphincter (circular muscle), for example, caused during birth,
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by surgery or by damage to the nerves which controls the anal muscles.
The condition usually worsens with age.
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How does an incontinence treatment functions?
The electrical stimulation over the pelvic nerve is an acceptable alter-
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native for the treatment of urinary incontinence. It is also recommended
as a treatment method for anal incontinence which is caused by pelvic
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floor dysfunction or a malfunctioning of anal muscles. In the treatment
of stress incontinence, the aim of the electrical stimulation is to reflect
a voluntary muscle contraction, and thus to improve the function of pel-
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vic floor muscles. For urge incontinence, the aim is to inhibit involunta-
ry contractions of the bladder by stimulation of the nerves in the pelvic
floor. In the treatment of mixed incontinence, stimulation is suitable to
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be used for both urge incontinence and stress incontinence. For anal in-
continence the aim is to improve the bowel control by strengthening and
toning pelvic floor muscles.
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ndIcatIons ontraIndIcatIons
Be sure to consult a doctor before using the unit!
In the USA, the sale of this device is restricted by law to doctors, or subject
to a doctor's prescription.
Please carefully read and understand the following warnings and cautions to
ensure the safe and correct use of this device and to prevent injury.
Indications
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) can be prescribed by
doctors for the symptomatic reduction and treatment of chronic (long-term)
pain and to treat postoperative or post-traumatic pains.
Contraindications
Do not use this device without consulting a doctor if you have a cardiac
pacemaker, implanted defibrillator, or other implanted metallic or electronic
device. Such use could cause electric shock, burns, electrical interference, or
death. If you apply to one of the following cases always be sure to consult a
doctor before you apply the Promed IT-6 and clarify the use of the device
with him.
• In case of persistent pain symptoms, despite therapy
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Taking a strong analgesic or local anesthetic
• In Infectious Diseases
• By circulatory disorder (thrombosis and embolism)
• For sensory disturbances (numbness)
• When used in infants, toddlers and children
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In pregnancy
• With Psychosis
• If bleeding tendency