Easy Ways Of Controlling Urinary Incontinence

By Enid Hinton


The loss of bladder control is what is usually referred to as urinary incontinence. It may manifest as total loss of bladder control or occasional minor leakages. It is either temporary or chronic depending on the cause. Age a predisposing factor with varying degrees of severity. The suggestions given by experts on controlling urinary incontinence include the following.

Exercise- Exercise is recommended for both men and women in spite of their age. These exercises target the pelvic muscle around the bladder with the aim of strengthening them. Leakage is mainly attributed to weakness of these muscles. You are required to pull in and squeeze the bladder as if you are stopping urine. Try to hold on for about ten minutes. This exercise should be repeated several times every day.

Exercises take time to deliver results, just like physical fitness. The least time you can expect to see results is six weeks. This should not be a reason to stop exercising. The exercises can be performed anywhere including public places. The beauty of it is that no one knows you are exercising.

Scheduled visits to the toilet- create a habit of going to the bathroom after several hours whether the bladder is full or not. This schedule will be picked by the brain and naturalized. Your bladder will adapt to this schedule and only release urine at a particular time.

Quit smoking and loose weight- Weight is considered a contributor to the incontinence. Smokers also are on the high risk end of developing this condition. Doctors recommend that by reducing your weight and giving-up the puff, you will regain control of your bladder and the comfort that comes with it.

Keep off alcohol and caffeine blended products- alcohol causes muscles surrounding the bladder to weaken and so does caffeine. Once you have identified these catalysts, it is advisable to avoid them. Alcohol might also hinder the transfer of signal to the brain that the bladder is full. It will be tool late by the time you get to the toilet.

Medication- bladder control can be enhanced using medication. Your physician conducts thorough examination before making any recommendation. The physician has to identify if the condition is caused by smoking, alcohol, age obesity or pregnancy so that other measures are taken alongside medication.

Diagnosis is a challenge considering that there are several possible causes of the urinary incontinence. The doctor will require a patient to keep a diary and record all fluid consumed, frequency and the number of times he or she looses control of the bladder. Ultra sound and physical examinations are also carried out.

The condition comes with other secondary symptoms that you should be aware of. They include skin infections that arise out of prolonged dampness of the pelvic region. This may spread to other areas in the body. The other risks are infections on the urinary track.

There is no form of urinary incontinence that is not manageable. These include the overflow, stress and urge varieties. You should not be embarrassed considering that a large population experiences the condition with varying degrees of severity. There are excellent products like specialized under wears and medication to provide comfort. Consult your physician on your best option.




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