Many Bladder Disorders Considered Normal, Doctor Stresses Importance of Early Diagnosis

Bladder and pelvic floor disorders are often health problems that escape public attention. In fact, conditions such as urinary incontinence, overactive bladder, and pelvic organ prolapse can significantly reduce quality of life if not treated early. Data shows that one in eight women experience urinary disorders. Unfortunately, many sufferers are reluctant to seek medical help because they consider these complaints a normal consequence of ageing or the after-effects of childbirth. Stigma and embarrassment are also major barriers for patients to obtain a timely diagnosis. Urology specialist and consultant in female functional urology and neurourology, Dr. Fina Widia, Sp.U(K), explained that this delay often results in patients arriving in an already severe condition. In line with this, Prof. Dr. Harrina Erlianti Rahardjo, Sp.U(K), Ph.D, emphasised the importance of early evaluation. “Most of these conditions can be accurately diagnosed and properly managed if patients come earlier for an appropriate evaluation,” said Prof. Harrina during a health discussion at Siloam Hospitals Asri, Jakarta, recently. The success of treating these disorders depends heavily on diagnostic accuracy. One of the latest technologies now in use is Video Urodynamic Studies (VUDS). This examination allows doctors to evaluate the function of the bladder and lower urinary tract in detail and in real-time, so that therapy can be personalised for each patient. In addition to diagnosis, the rehabilitation aspect through Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy plays a crucial role, especially for post-partum patients, post-surgery patients, or those suffering from chronic pelvic floor disorders. Responding to this need, Siloam Hospitals Asri officially launched the Siloam Pelvic & Bladder Comprehensive Clinic. This integrated service centre adopts a one-stop service concept to handle diagnosis, therapy, and rehabilitation for both female and male patients. Chief Medical Officer of Siloam International Hospitals, Dr. Grace Frelita, MM, stated that the presence of this clinic is a manifestation of Siloam’s commitment to delivering patient-centred sub-specialist services. “We want to provide access to complete services in one place, so that people no longer live with bladder disorders without proper therapy,” she said. As part of the Siloam Urology Center, the clinic is also supported by robotic surgical technology that offers high precision and faster recovery for patients. This innovation further strengthens the position of Siloam Hospitals Asri as a leading uro-nephrology referral centre in Indonesia and Southeast Asia.