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Dr. Todd K. Van Heest, DO, MD is an obstetrician in Hudsonville, MI specializing in obstetrics. He graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 1989 and has 35 years of experience. Dr. Todd K. Van Heest, DO, MD is affiliated with Corewell Health and SPECTRUM HEALTH PRIMARY CARE PARTNERS.
3152 Port Sheldon Street
Hudsonville, MI 49426
8333 Felch Street Suite 202
Zeeland, MI 49464
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. Todd K. Van Heest, DO, MD graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 1989. He has a state license in Michigan.
Medical School: Wayne State University School of Medicine (1989)
Licensed In: Michigan
Dr. Todd K. Van Heest, DO, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Todd K. Van Heest, DO, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 33 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Todd K. Van Heest, DO, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Hudsonville, MI.
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Todd K. Van Heest, DO, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$1,057
Da Vinci Surgical System $1,057 |
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Myrbetriq $52 |
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AC2 $27 |
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Orilissa $19 |
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INTRAROSA $14 |
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Adhesion Prevention $12 |
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Dr. Todd Vanheest is an obstetrics specialist in Zeeland, MI and Hudsonville, MI. His areas of expertise include the following: vaginal prolapse, pain, and uterine prolapse. Dr. Vanheest has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. He studied medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine. Dr. Vanheest is professionally affiliated with Corewell Health. He welcomes new patients at his office inHudsonville, MI as reported by Doctor.com.
