Purpose Of Use - Pierenkemper PierenFemme Kurzgebrauchsanweisung

Pierenkemper Operating Manual - PierenFemme
The most common types and causes of faecal incontinence
Faecal incontinence can also be divided into three categories according to the
degree of severity:
Grade 1: Uncontrolled release of wind,
Grade 2: Uncontrolled release of wind and thin, liquid faeces,
Grade 3: Uncontrolled release of solid faeces.
Faecal incontinence can be caused by an impairment of the muscular closure
system. It occurs after childbirth, with laceration of the perineum or other injuries
resulting from, for example, operations on the pelvic floor/sphincter. Muscular
degeneration is also age related.
A reduction in rectum sensitivity with a lack of signals regarding the level of
faecal fullness and solidity can lead to incontinence. The cause is injuries to the
nerves, inter alia arising from operations for haemorrhoidal disorders.
Treatment of incontinence
The type of treatment for incontinence is contingent on the causes and includes
medicament, physiotherapy such as pelvic floor exercises, electrical current
stimulation treatment and surgery. In any event it is necessary, before starting
treatment, to be examined by a doctor for diagnosis purposes.
Treatment by means of electrical current stimulation
Electrical current stimulation therapy is appropriate in the area of urinary
incontinence primarily as a treatment for stress and strain related incontinence
and/or their mixed forms. In the area of rectal incontinence it is particularly
suitable for the muscular related forms. In this type of therapy the nerves
and muscles in the area of the pelvic floor are stimulated by means of a weak
electrical current. The current is applied via electrodes placed on the skin or via
sensors located in the vagina/rectum.
The treatment can be carried out in conjunction with other therapies such as
perineal gymnastics and medication or as a separate, sole application.

Purpose of use

The PierenFemme is a medical product. It serves for the transcutaneous and
transmucosal electric stimulation of feminine muscles and nerves in order to
reduce discomfort and pain associated with incontinence. Please do not use it
for any other purpose.
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