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 I’m pleased to introduce a new procedure to our patients – Bowel Control Therapy.

This safe and effective therapy is a great help for adults who live with incontinence or accidental bowel or bladder leakage – conditions that can be embarrassing and isolating.

For many people, symptoms like bowel incontinence, fecal incontinence, sudden bowel urges, loss of bowel control, chronic bowel leakage, and stool leakage in adults can quietly shape daily life, from skipping social plans to avoiding travel, exercise, or even a quick trip to the store. These concerns are also common with bowel control problems in adults over 45 and bowel control issues after childbirth, and they are more treatable than most patients realize. 

Bowel Control Therapy offers a proven option for bowel dysfunction that may help restore confidence and routine, including for patients looking for bowel control solutions without medication.

If you’ve tried medications, pelvic floor exercises, or lifestyle changes without success, there’s new hope. This is a bowel control solution without medication for patients who need another option.

  • This FDA-approved, minimally invasive treatment gently stimulates sacral nerves to help you regain control and confidence.
  • In long-term studies, nearly 9 in 10 patients saw lasting improvement, and many regained complete control.
  • InterStimTM therapy helps restore communication between the brain and the nerves that control the bowel and bladder.

You may be a good candidate for Bowel Control Therapy delivered by the InterStimTM system if:

  • You have significant chronic fecal or urinary incontinence symptoms. Including bowel incontinence, fecal incontinence, chronic bowel leakage, stool leakage in adults, sudden bowel urges, and loss of bowel control.
  • You’ve tried lifestyle changes, exercises and oral medications with no significant outcome. Including patients with bowel control problems over 45 and bowel control issues after childbirth.

You Can Try It First

Unlike other bowel control treatments, you can try this therapy first with an evaluation — like a test run, not a long-term commitment. This helps patients exploring bowel control solutions without medication feel more confident about the next steps.

  • Start with a short, in-office procedure. 
  • Go about most of your regular activities for 3-14 days.
  • Track your symptoms to see if they improve. Track bowel leakage, sudden bowel urges, stool leakage in adults, and loss of bowel control.
  • Talk with your doctor about your results and find out how it can help you.

InterStim™ Therapy for Bowel Control

Patient Information Overview

A Life-Changing Solution — From One of the Area’s Top GI Specialists Medtronic InterStim™ Therapy is now available at Gastroenterology Clinic & Endoscopy Center Regain Control. Restore Confidence. Rediscover Life.

If bowel accidents or sudden urges are limiting your daily life, you’re not alone. Millions of adults—especially over age 45—struggle silently with bowel control issues. These symptoms can include bowel incontinence, fecal incontinence, chronic bowel leakage, stool leakage in adults, and bowel dysfunction. At Gastroenterology Clinic & Endoscopy Center, our GI specialists offer one of the most advanced, proven solutions available: InterStim™ Therapy by Medtronic.

What Is InterStim™ Therapy?
  • A small implantable device that stimulates nerves controlling the bowels.
  • FDA-approved and used successfully for over 25 years.
  • Test phase available to confirm results before long-term use.
  • Minimally invasive procedure with minimal downtime. A practical option for patients seeking bowel control solutions without medication. 
  • What Symptoms does InterStim™ Therapy Treat?
  • Bowel incontinence
    Accidental bowel leakage that happens without warning, ranging from minor leaks to full accidents that disrupt daily routines and confidence. 
  • Fecal incontinence
    Inability to consistently control stool or gas, including episodes that occur during everyday activities like walking, exercising, sleeping, or running errands. 
  • Sudden bowel urges
    Intense, urgent “need to go now” sensations that are difficult to delay, often leading to fear of being too far from a restroom. 
  • Loss of bowel control
    A broader pattern of reduced control over timing and release, where the bowel does not respond reliably to your usual cues and routines. 
  • Chronic bowel leakage
    Ongoing leakage that can happen repeatedly over time, including persistent staining or seepage that requires pads, extra clothing changes, or constant planning. 
  • Bowel dysfunction
    Nerve-related or control-related bowel issues that affect normal function and predictability, often showing up as urgency, leakage, or irregular control patterns. 
  • Stool leakage in adults
    Adult bowel leakage that may be mild or frequent, sometimes mistaken for “just aging,” but often treatable when conservative approaches have not helped. 
  • Bowel control problems over 45
    Symptoms that become more common with age, including increased urgency and leakage that may be linked to changes in pelvic floor strength, nerve signaling, or prior medical history. 
  • Bowel control issues after childbirth
    Leakage or urgency that appears after pregnancy or delivery, including symptoms related to pelvic floor strain, muscle changes, or nerve irritation that persist beyond the postpartum period.
  • Bowel control solutions without medication
    For patients who cannot tolerate medications, prefer not to rely on ongoing drug therapy, or have not had meaningful relief from oral medications, InterStim™ offers a non-drug option that may provide lasting improvement.
Why Choose Gastroenterology Clinic & Endoscopy Center?
  • Regional leader: One of the top GI practices in the Midwest performing InterStim™ therapy.
  • Specialized expertise: Certified team with extensive InterStim experience.
  • Personalized, discreet care: Step-by-step support with privacy and compassion. Especially for sensitive concerns like fecal incontinence and stool leakage in adults. 
  • Life-changing outcomes: Many patients regain normal bowel control and confidence.
InterStim™ Therapy for Bowel Control

Physician Referral Overview

Your Patients Deserve Expert Solutions — Partner with One of the Region’s Leading GI Teams Now offering Medtronic InterStim™ Therapy for bowel control disorders through Gastroenterology Clinic & Endoscopy Center.

Why Partner With Gastroenterology Clinic & Endoscopy Center

Regional leader in advanced GI care: Among the top practices in the Midwest performing InterStim™ therapy.

  • Proven expertise: Gastroenterologists specially trained in sacral neuromodulation, with hundreds of successful patient outcomes.
  • Collaborative approach: Referring physicians kept informed throughout care.
  • Comprehensive management: Evaluation, test stimulation, implantation coordination, and follow-up handled in-house.
About InterStim™ Therapy
  • FDA-approved, minimally invasive therapy restoring bowel control through sacral neuromodulation.
  • Ideal for patients with refractory fecal incontinence or bowel dysfunction unresponsive to conservative measures. Including bowel incontinence, chronic bowel leakage, sudden bowel urges, loss of bowel control, and stool leakage in adults.
  • Over 80% of properly selected patients experience sustained improvement.
Ideal Referral Candidates
  • Adults (45+) with recurrent bowel leakage or urgency despite prior treatment.
  • Older adults (65+) — prevalence up to 1 in 5 individuals.
  • Motivated patients seeking durable, non-drug solutions.
Consult availability: within 1–2 days

Partner with Gastroenterology Clinic & Endoscopy Center—the region’s trusted leader in GI innovation—to offer life-changing bowel control therapy for your patients.

FAQ: InterStim™ Therapy for Bowel Control 

What is InterStim™ therapy for bowel incontinence?
 InterStim™ therapy is an FDA-approved treatment that uses gentle sacral nerve stimulation to improve bowel control. It can reduce bowel incontinence by helping the nerves communicate more effectively with the muscles that control the bowel.

Can InterStim™ therapy help with fecal incontinence?
 Yes. InterStim™ therapy is commonly used for fecal incontinence when lifestyle changes, pelvic floor exercises, and medications have not provided enough relief.

Does InterStim™ therapy reduce the frequency of sudden bowel urges?
 It can. InterStim™ therapy may reduce sudden bowel urges by improving nerve signaling that influences urgency, helping you feel more in control and giving you more time to reach a restroom.

What does “loss of bowel control” mean, and can InterStim™ help?
 Loss of bowel control means you cannot reliably control timing or prevent leakage. InterStim™ therapy may help restore more consistent control by supporting the sacral nerves that regulate bowel function.

Is InterStim™ therapy a treatment for chronic bowel leakage?
 Yes, for many patients. Chronic bowel leakage can improve with InterStim™ therapy, especially when conservative options have been tried without meaningful results.

What types of bowel dysfunction does InterStim™ therapy treat?
 InterStim™ therapy is used for bowel dysfunction related to nerve signaling and control issues, including leakage and urgency that do not respond well to standard treatments.

Is stool leakage in adults treatable without major surgery?
 Often, yes. Stool leakage in adults may be treated with minimally invasive options, such as InterStim™ therapy, with a short trial period before any long-term decision is made.

Why are bowel control problems over 45 more common?
 Bowel control problems over 45 may become more common due to changes in pelvic floor strength, nerve function, and medical history over time. A GI specialist can help identify the cause and discuss appropriate treatment options.

Can InterStim™ help with bowel control issues after childbirth?
 It may. Bowel control issues after childbirth can be related to pelvic floor strain or nerve changes. InterStim™ therapy may be an option when symptoms persist, and conservative treatments have not helped.

Is InterStim™ a bowel control solution without medication?
 Yes. InterStim™ therapy is a non-drug bowel control solution that may help patients who cannot tolerate medications, prefer to avoid ongoing medication use, or have not had success with oral treatments.

Can you try InterStim™ therapy before committing to an implant?
 Yes. InterStim™ therapy includes an evaluation period (a trial) to see if symptoms improve before moving forward with long-term therapy.

How long is the InterStim™ trial period?
 The trial period typically lasts 3–14 days. During that time, you track symptoms such as bowel leakage and urgency to help determine whether the therapy is working.

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