The CKISG resource library

A little knowledge.
A little more confidence.

Reliable resources can make bladder and bowel control issues easier to understand and manage. We gathered these links to help you learn, prepare for conversations with healthcare professionals, find practical products, and connect with additional support.

Learn the landscape

Education & Support

National Association for Continence (NAFC)

Bladder and bowel health education, tools, and support

A nonprofit organization focused specifically on bladder and bowel health, with practical management strategies and guidance for talking with healthcare professionals.

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NIDDK — Bladder Control Problems

Trusted urinary incontinence information from the NIH

Patient-friendly information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and when to seek medical care.

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NIDDK — Bowel Control Problems

Trusted information about accidental bowel leakage

Information about symptoms, causes, treatment, diet, management strategies, and coping with fecal incontinence.

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Urology Care Foundation

Patient education about urinary and urologic conditions

Resources about urinary incontinence, overactive bladder, stress urinary incontinence, prostate conditions, and related concerns.

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Find the right care

Find Professional Help

APTA Pelvic Health — PT Locator

Find a pelvic health physical therapist

Search by location, condition, population served, insurance, telehealth availability, and specialty training.

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American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons

Information about fecal incontinence and colorectal care

Education about evaluation, conservative treatment, pelvic-floor therapy, biofeedback, and other treatment options.

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Everyday options

Products & Everyday Management

LL Medico

Incontinence products, supplies, and samples

An online retailer specializing in protective underwear, pads, booster pads, underpads, waterproof products, swim products, wipes, and more.

Shop products ↗Commercial resource. Inclusion does not imply CKISG endorsement.

A practical first step

Helpful Tools

Bladder Diary

A bladder diary can help identify patterns involving fluid intake, bathroom trips, urgency, leakage, and other symptoms. It may also provide useful information when talking with a healthcare professional.

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More support

Sometimes it helps to talk with people who understand.

CKISG provides a welcoming and confidential community for adults affected by bladder and/or bowel control issues. Members can listen, ask questions, exchange practical experiences, or simply spend time with others who understand.

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About these resources

CKISG provides these links as a convenience. Inclusion does not necessarily constitute an endorsement, and CKISG does not receive compensation for a listing unless that relationship is specifically disclosed.

Educational resources are for general informational purposes and are not a substitute for individualized medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Provider directories are tools for locating potential healthcare professionals; CKISG does not independently verify, recommend, or guarantee individual providers.