urge incontinence treatment in Houston, TX
eCoin® Helps Purge the Sudden Urge
Urge Incontinence Affects Millions
Urge urinary incontinence: that sudden, eye-opening, you-can’t-fight-it need to pee. When it hits, the proximity to a bathroom means the difference between relief, or disaster. Urge incontinence, also called overactive bladder (OAB), becomes more problematic for individuals with mobility issues.
eCoin tibial stimulation provides an advanced, FDA-approved treatment for urge urinary incontinence (UUI). Using a nickel-sized neurostimulation device inserted near the ankle, you can significantly reduce those constant, daily sudden urges to urinate.
Treatment Details
Treatment type
Minor surgical insertion
Treatment frequency
1
Treatment time
20 to 30 minutes
Downtime
1 to 3 days. Keep the incision dry for 14 days by wearing a shower bag on your leg. Then wear comfortable, non-heeled shoes for at least 8 weeks. During those initial 2 months, avoid vigorous activities like jogging, biking, swimming, and other high-foot-impact activities.
What It Treats
Urinary urge incontinence
Intense urge to urinate
Frequent urination
How It Works
Step 1
First, contact ChristiMD Medical Group for an initial consultation.
We'll talk with you openly and honestly, asking and answering any and all questions. If eCoin tibial stimulation is the best choice for your urinary urge incontinence treatment in Houston, TX, we'll schedule your procedure.
Step 2
During this minimally-invasive surgery, Dr. Christi will use local anesthetic to implant the small eCoin tibial simulator in your lower leg/ankle, near your tibial nerve.
The pacemaker-like eCoin stimulates the nerve, which connects to the bladder. This therapy has been proven in studies to greatly reduce the frequency of urgent urinary incontinence attacks.
Step 3
During the life of the eCoin battery, stimulation treatments are delivered automatically for 30 minutes, on a fixed schedule set by you and Dr. Christi.
The eCoin tibial stimulator device does this with no wires, no recharging, and no need for anyone to manage the device.
Benefits of eCoin Tibial Stimulation
Reduced incidence of urge urinary incontinence episodes
No recurring office visits
Minimally invasive, with little downtime
Little need for lifestyle/behavioral change
No medications or injections
Little to no side effects
Can be used in conjunction with other urinary incontinence treatments
Real results
Results of eCoin®
75% of eCoin patients achieved a 50% reduction in UUI episodes, and 81% reporting they felt better due to eCoin tibial stimulation.
a passionate, experienced medical team
About ChristiMD Medical Group
ChristiMD Medical Group provides a trustworthy and welcoming space for men and women alike, offering the most advanced medical treatments available under one roof. Dr. Christi is double board certified in urology and urogynecology, with over 26 years of experience.
We’ve helped thousands of patients across Texas experience positive, life-changing results. Better doctor. Better techniques. Better results.
Get started
Request a consultation to meet with our team and explore treatments to best address your unique concerns.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, eCoin is safe. This FDA approved treatment is less invasive than other stimulator implants, and requires no wires, daily drugs, or constant device intervention.
eCoin urge incontinence treatment in Houston, TX, works by sending tiny electrical stimulation into the tibial nerve. This nerve is connected to the bladder. Clinical tests and FDA approval find that this treatment significantly helps via the nerve-bladder connection to control the urge.
No, the eCoin tibial stimulator device is not large. It’s about the size of a nickel, and is not visible to the naked eye once put in place.