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Bowel Control Treatment in Henderson

Discreet, Effective Care for Fecal Incontinence & Bowel Leakage

Bowel control problems are common — and they are not a normal part of aging. Dr. Calvin D. Lyons offers proven treatments, including advanced bowel control therapy with sacral neuromodulation, to help you stop bowel accidents and get back to living your life.

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Bowel Control Therapy

Care delivered by a Double Board-Certified Colorectal Surgeon

Located in Henderson, serving Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas, Summerlin, and surrounding communities.

Dr. Calvin D. Lyons

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At Las Vegas Proctology, Calvin D. Lyons, M.D. provides discreet, judgment-free care for fecal incontinence (FI), bowel leakage, stool incontinence, and loss of bowel control — including symptoms that began after childbirth or have gradually worsened with age. If you've been monitoring what you eat, planning your day around the bathroom, dealing with anal leakage or seepage, or relying on protective pads, you're not alone — and effective treatment options are available.

It's time to speak up and get back to living your life. Help is just one private conversation away.

You Are Not Alone

Bowel control problems are extremely common — but they are not normal.

1 in 12

Adults in the US has fecal incontinence (FI).1,2

21 Million

Adults in the US are affected by FI.1,2,3

Fecal Incontinence is a treatable condition. It is not a normal part of aging, and you should not have to deal with it on your own.

Wondering If You Qualify? Let's Talk.

A quick, confidential phone call with our scheduler — just a couple of minutes — is the easiest way to discuss your symptoms and find out whether sacral neuromodulation may be right for you.

Call (702) 316-1616 to Discuss
Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Do These Sound Familiar?

If any of these describe your day-to-day life, an evaluation can help.

Frequent bowel accidents or sudden urges you can't hold
Anal leakage or seepage — including small amounts of stool when passing gas
Monitoring what and how much you eat
Using pads or protective garments
Planning activities around the bathroom
Bowel control problems that began after childbirth or have gradually worsened with age

A private consultation with Dr. Lyons can identify what's causing your symptoms and outline the right treatment options for you.

Call (702) 316-1616 to See If Treatment Is Right for You

Why Patients Choose Dr. Lyons for Bowel Control Care

Double Board-Certified

Fellowship-trained in colon & rectal surgery

Private, Discreet Care

Sensitive, judgment-free conversations

Full Range of Options

From lifestyle changes to advanced therapies

Sacral Neuromodulation

Advanced FDA-approved bowel control therapy

Insurance Accepted

Including Medicare and most private plans

Outpatient Procedures

Most patients return home the same day

"Bowel control problems are far more common than people realize — and modern treatments work. My role is to help patients find the option that fits their life."

— Calvin D. Lyons, M.D.

Treatment Options

There are many ways to manage bowel control problems. If conservative treatments don't deliver the results you need, you have more options.

1

Lifestyle Changes

Conservative treatments can help some people but may not work very well (or at all) for others. These are relatively simple behavioral changes that you may already be doing:

  • Dietary modification — adjusting fiber intake or eliminating troublesome foods.
  • Bowel retraining (biofeedback) — aims to improve bowel sensation, coordination, and strength.
  • Anti-diarrheal medication — may provide some relief.
2

Oral Medications

When lifestyle changes don't deliver the relief you want, oral medications are the next step. They can help control symptoms but may cause side effects.

These medications need to be taken daily. Side effects can be unpleasant (dizziness, drowsiness, tiredness, or constipation), and other side effects are more serious. They don't always work — in one survey, 72% of people stopped taking their medication after just six months.4

3

Advanced Therapies

If conservative treatments don't deliver the results you want, you have more options.

Sacral neuromodulation — a minimally invasive, FDA-approved therapy that you can try during an evaluation before deciding, with proven long-term success.5*

* Success defined as ≥ 50% reduction of episodes/week.

Sacral Neuromodulation for Bowel Control

Evidence suggests that breakdowns in the bowel-brain communication pathway may be a root cause of chronic fecal incontinence.6 That's why conventional treatments may not produce the results you want — they don't directly target this miscommunication.

Unlike conventional treatments, sacral neuromodulation gently stimulates the sacral nerves in your pelvic area that control your bowel. This may help restore* bowel-brain communication and reduce your symptoms.

The Relief You've Been Waiting For

When more conservative treatments fail, this therapy is simple and discreet, delivering relief that lets you enjoy the activities you love without a second thought.

Targets the nerves that control your bowel to help it function normally again
Clinically proven to stop or greatly reduce bowel accidents5
Significantly improved quality of life — lifestyle, ability to cope, embarrassment, and depression5
Lets you evaluate if it works before you and your doctor decide on a permanent implant
Discreet, minimally invasive, and FDA-approved
A long-established therapy used by people across the country to find relief from chronic fecal incontinence
Call (702) 316-1616 to Discuss Sacral Neuromodulation

Proven Results

Sacral neuromodulation provides life-changing relief for many patients.

89%

of people using it experienced long-term success5¶

Delivers significant and lasting improvement for people with FI.

Is Sacral Neuromodulation Right for You?

You may be a good candidate for sacral neuromodulation if:

You have significant chronic fecal incontinence symptoms
You've tried lifestyle changes and oral medications
These therapies haven't given you the relief you want

Not sure? A private consultation with Dr. Lyons can determine whether you're a candidate.

See If You Qualify

See If It Works for You

Unlike other bowel control treatments, this therapy lets you try it first with an evaluation — like a test run, not a long-term commitment.

1
Simple In-Office Test

The simple test starts at your doctor's office or an outpatient center.

2
Discreet Lead Placement

A lead (thin wire) is inserted in the upper part of your buttock and attached to a small external device worn discreetly under your clothes.

3
Easy-to-Use Patient Programmer

Stop, start, or adjust the therapy settings using a small handheld programmer.

4
Live Your Life

Go about most of your regular activities for 3-14 days.

5
Track Your Symptoms

Track your symptoms to see if they improve.

6
Decide Together

Talk with Dr. Lyons about your results and find out if it's likely to help you long term.

Important: Complications can occur with the evaluation, including movement of the wire, technical problems with the device, and some temporary pain. Your doctor or nurse will show you how to use the system and inform you of any activity restrictions and other precautions related to the test.

Frequently Asked Questions

You can try it before you decide, and it's reversible if you change your mind later.

It can significantly improve quality of life by reducing your symptoms. It's shown to work in people who have chronic FI.5

No. It can help some people achieve complete continence, but it's not a cure. If the neurostimulator is turned off or removed, symptoms can return.

Most people describe it as a tingling, flutter, or vibration in the pelvic area. It should not be painful. Stimulation settings can be adjusted, and sensations will vary from person to person.

Long-term clinical data on sacral neuromodulation (SNM) for fecal incontinence shows that people continue to experience significant improvements in quality of life years after starting therapy.5 Your experience may be different.

Many people with an implanted sacral neuromodulation device can have an MRI scan under certain conditions. The specifics depend on the system that is implanted, and your doctor will determine whether you meet those conditions.

Medicare and many private insurance companies cover this therapy. Talk with our scheduler to learn more about your specific insurance coverage — we'll help verify benefits before your visit.

Yes. Bowel leakage that begins after childbirth — sometimes years or decades later — is common and treatable. It is often related to injury or stretching of the anal sphincter or pelvic floor nerves during delivery. Treatment can range from pelvic floor physical therapy and dietary changes to advanced options like sacral neuromodulation. A private evaluation with Dr. Lyons is the best way to identify the cause and outline the right options for you.

Urge fecal incontinence is when you feel a strong, sudden need to have a bowel movement and can't make it to the bathroom in time. Passive fecal incontinence is when stool leaks without you noticing — often discovered as soiling or staining on undergarments. The two patterns can have different underlying causes (such as muscle weakness, nerve issues, or stool consistency), and identifying which type you experience helps Dr. Lyons recommend the most effective treatment.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Bowel control problems are extremely common, but they are not normal. You shouldn't have to deal with them on your own — effective treatments are available, including ones you can try before committing.

Located in Henderson, serving the Las Vegas metro area. Prefer to call? Our main line is (702) 316-1616.

Important Safety Information

Implanting a sacral neuromodulation device has risks similar to any surgical procedure, including swelling, bruising, bleeding, and infection. Talk with your doctor about ways to minimize these risks. Complications can occur with the evaluation, including movement of the wire, technical problems with the device, and some temporary pain. Your doctor or nurse will provide you with information on how to operate the test device, and inform you of other precautions related to the evaluation and activity restrictions.

The most common adverse events reported with sacral neuromodulation include implant site pain, paresthesia, change in sensation of stimulation, implant site infection, urinary incontinence, neurostimulator battery depletion, diarrhea, pain in extremity, undesirable change in stimulation, buttock pain, and migration of the implant.

* Defined as a 50% or greater reduction in your troublesome bowel symptoms.

Success defined as ≥ 50% reduction of episodes per week. Long-term outcomes are based on patients with data at both baseline and the five-year visit; missing data at five years from a device-related reason was counted as failure, while missing data for non-device-related reasons was handled by carrying the most recent data forward.

References

  1. Whitehead WE, Borrud L, Goode PS, et al. Fecal Incontinence in US adults: epidemiology and risk factors. Gastroenterology. 2009;137(2):512-517.
  2. Ditah I, Devaki P, Luma HN, et al. Prevalence, trends, and risk factors for fecal incontinence in United States adults, 2005-2010. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2014;12:636-643.
  3. US Census Bureau 2020. US adult and under-age-18 populations: 2020 census.
  4. Yeaw J, Benner J, Walt JG, et al. Comparing adherence and persistence across 6 chronic medication classes. J Manag Care Pharm. 2009;15(9):724-736.
  5. Hull T, Giese C, Wexner SD, et al. Long-term durability of sacral nerve stimulation therapy for chronic fecal incontinence. Dis Colon Rectum. 2013;56(2):234-245.
  6. Patton V, Wiklendt L, et al. The effect of sacral nerve stimulation on distal colonic motility in patients with fecal incontinence. Br J Surg. 2013 Jun;100(7):959-68.

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