Organizations - Resources: Bladder Conditions

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Organizations

American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons 85 W. Algonquin Road, Suite 550 Arlington Heights, IL 60005 847-290-9184 www.fascrs.org

This professional society offers educational materials on fecal incontinence and many bowel-related tests and procedures. The Web site includes a locator for certified colorectal surgeons.

American Urogynecologic Society 2025 M St. NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20036 202-367-1167 www.augs.org

This professional society offers educational materials on incontinence and advice on locating a urogynecologist.

American Urological Association 1000 Corporate Blvd. Linthicum, MD 21090 866-746-4282 (toll free) www.auafoundation.org

This professional society provides patient information on urologic disease and has a doctor-locator function on its Web site.

Biofeedback Certification Institute of America 10200 W. 44th Ave., Suite 310 Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 www.bcia.org

The Web site for this organization can help you identify certified biofeedback practitioners in your area, including those certified to treat elimination disorders and pelvic pain. Lists may also be obtained by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the organization.

International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders P.O. Box 170864 Milwaukee, WI 53217 888-964-2001 (toll free) www.aboutincontinence.org

For those with fecal incontinence, this well-respected organization provides support, information, treatment referrals, and practical advice. It also offers extensive information on irritable bowel syndrome.

National Association for Continence P.O. Box 1019 Charleston, SC 29402 800-252-3337 (toll free) www.nafc.org

The largest consumer advocacy and educational organization dealing with incontinence, NAFC provides a wide range of pamphlets and other materials, including a detailed brand-name resource guide to products, devices, and medications used to maintain an active life while coping with incontinence.

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) NIDDK Office of Communications and Public Liaison Building 31, Room 9A04 31 Center Drive, MSC 2560 Bethesda, MD 20892 301-496-3583 www.niddk.nih.gov

This division of National Institutes of Health supports research, training, and education in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of urological disorders, including urinary incontinence and prostate disorders.

Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society 15000 Commerce Parkway, Suite C Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054 888-224-9626 (toll free) www.wocn.org

Many members of this professional society specialize in the management and treatment of urinary and fecal incontinence and related conditions.

Last updated:	September 05, 2008