On the airwaves to advise listeners during Continence Awareness Week…
Radio listeners from across the West Midlands were given valuable advice by urology specialist Zaki Almallah to mark Continence Awareness Week.
More than 40 people called the BBC Ed Doolan Show* for advice from Mr Almallah about a wide range of bladder problems.
Demand was so great that Mr Almallah has been asked to return to the programme for a second phone-in to answer more questions.
“It shows how many people there are living with bladder problems who are not getting the right treatment,” commented Mr Almallah.
“Bladder problems are extremely common and there are many options available for patients, but people are often reluctant to seek help, or they are not sure where they should go for help.”
Mr Almallah organised a public information campaign during Continence Awareness Week, which took place from September 12 to 18.
Members of University Hospital Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, where Mr Almallah works in the trust’s leading Urology Department, were invited to an open morning.
Mr Almallah discussed the causes of bladder problems and treatments available and members of the public asked questions during a wide-ranging discussion.
“I am really committed to providing a good, comprehensive service to patients with bladder problems.
“Having specialised in this field for many years, I know what a terrible impact bladder problems can have on patients’ lives.
“The Bladder Clinic is an important development because it offers patients all the care they need – from diagnosis, through to many different types of treatment and follow-up – all under one service, with the same group of specialist medical professionals.”
*The Birmingham and Solihull Bladder Clinic is by no means suggesting that it has been endorsed by the organizers of the National Bladder Forum, Mr Jon Snow or BBC WM.