Sacral nerve stimulator
Sacral Nerve Stimulator
A Sacral Nerve Stimulator (pronunciation: SAY-kral NURV STIM-yoo-lay-tor) is a medical device used to treat symptoms of urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, and pelvic pain. The device works by sending mild electrical impulses to the sacral nerves, which control the muscles related to urinary and bowel functions.
Etymology
The term "Sacral Nerve Stimulator" is derived from the Latin word "sacrum", which refers to the lower part of the spine, and the Latin word "stimulator", which means to goad or incite. The term thus refers to a device that stimulates the sacral nerves.
Function
The Sacral Nerve Stimulator is implanted under the skin in the lower back. It sends mild electrical impulses to the sacral nerves, which are located in the lower part of the spinal cord. These nerves control the muscles involved in urinary and bowel functions. By stimulating these nerves, the device can help control symptoms of urinary and fecal incontinence, as well as pelvic pain.
Related Terms
- Urinary Incontinence: A condition characterized by the involuntary leakage of urine.
- Fecal Incontinence: A condition characterized by the inability to control bowel movements, causing stool (feces) to leak unexpectedly from the rectum.
- Pelvic Pain: Pain in the area of the pelvis, which is the lower part of the abdomen located between the hip bones.
- Sacral Nerves: A group of five pairs of spinal nerves that emerge from the sacral vertebrae, located at the base of the spine.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sacral nerve stimulator
- Wikipedia's article - Sacral nerve stimulator
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