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Dr. Alexandria Hertz, MD, FACS is an urologist in Coralville, IA specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). She graduated from University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine. Dr. Alexandria Hertz, MD, FACS is affiliated with University of Iowa Health Care.
Stress Urinary Incontinence
Stress urinary incontinence is a disorder in which the bladder leaks urine during activities that require exertion, such as lifting, laughing, coughing, and sneezing. Leakage occurs because the muscles responsible for holding urine have become weak. This type of incontinence will affect about one in three women at some point in their lives. It is particularly prevalent in women who have given birth vaginally, have been pregnant, are extremely overweight, or are in menopause. Although more women than men suffer from stress incontinence, men who have had prostate surgery are also at risk of developing this condition.
Treatments vary based on the severity of the incontinence. Mild to moderate leakage may be controlled by doing pelvic floor exercises, avoiding foods that can irritate the bladder, or taking medication. For severe incontinence, however, surgery may be necessary. The most common procedures for stress urinary incontinence are bladder suspension, artificial urinary sphincter surgery, and sling surgery.
Each of these procedures takes about an hour to an hour and a half. Patients will likely wake up with a catheter, a tube that drains urine, as swelling after surgery makes it difficult to urinate. Taking slow, short walks to keep the blood flow moving is usually encouraged within hours of the surgery. Although patients may return to work within seven to ten days after certain procedures, strenuous activities such as running and working out are not recommended for at least four to six weeks. In addition, patients should avoid lifting objects over 15 pounds for three months after any of these operations.
Dr. Alexandria Hertz, MD, FACS graduated from University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine. She is certified by the American Board of Urology and has a state license in Nebraska.
Medical School: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine
Board Certification: American Board of Urology
Licensed In: Nebraska
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Dr. Alexandria Hertz, MD, FACS has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.69 out of 5 stars based on 40 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Alexandria Hertz, MD, FACS from all over the web to help you find the right in Coralville, IA.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Alexandria Hertz, MD, FACS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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Dr. Alexandria Hertz is a specialist in urology (urinary tract disease). Her clinical interests include male incontinence, erectile dysfunction (impotence), and vasectomy. Her average rating from her patients is 4.5 stars (out of 5). Dr. Hertz attended medical school at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine. She is affiliated with the University of Iowa Health Care.
