Solutions for Urinary Incontinence
The term urinary incontinence refers to a weakness or inability to control the flow of urine from the body. The condition is most common in women. Approximately 10 percent of all women have regular incontinence, and nearly 20 percent of women over age 75 experience daily UI.
Common Causes of Urinary Incontinence
Bladder infection (cystitis) is a common cause of UI. Other causes include weakened pelvic muscles as a result of childbirth, abnormal function of the bladder and/or urinary sphincter muscle; gynecological surgery, such as hysterectomy, obesity, overconsumption of alcohol or caffeinated beverages, enlarged prostate or prostate surgery, damage to the nervous system from disease, injury, or a brain tumor, and finally prolapsed (dropped) bladder, which can occur after menopause.
UI can also be the side effect of certain drugs, the result of disease or injury that either impairs the individual’s ability to recognize that he or she must urinate or makes it difficult to get to the bathroom in time, constipation, an unusually small bladder, or an obstruction in the urinary system. The bladder can also become irritated by concentrated urine, which occurs when a person does not take in enough fluids. UI can be acute, which means it occurs suddenly. In this case, the cause and condition are usually temporary. Chronic UI develops over time and the cause is not reversible.
Reversing UI
In many cases, UI can be reversed by addressing the cause, such as treating a urinary infection, discontinuing drugs that can cause incontinence as a side effect, and limiting consumption of alcoholic and caffeinated beverages. Drinking enough fluids each day, which means six to eight 8-ounce glasses of water, will prevent urine from becoming too concentrated. Emptying the bladder frequently, rather than waiting for the urge to urinate, can help urge incontinence.
Other types of treatment include bladder training, biofeedback, a skin patch containing oxybutynin, and drugs to relax the bladder. When overflow incontinence is caused by a blockage, surgery to remove the blockage is usually necessary. However, men with enlarged prostates may respond to drugs to reduce prostate size, which can make surgery unnecessary. Surgery to enlarge the bladder may be necessary if an extremely small bladder causes overflow.
In women, stress incontinence can be relieved with estrogen cream or tablets, drugs that tighten the sphincter, and Kegel exercises, which strengthen the pelvic floor muscles. The muscles in the perineal area can be strengthened by electrically stimulating the muscles to contract. Collagen injections around the urethra may also be useful. Surgical techniques include placing an inflatable insert into the urethra, raising the bladder neck and urethra, and urinary sphincter implant.
Reflex and functional incontinence may require the insertion of a catheter, which drains urine from the bladder through a tube attached to some type of container. A catheter can be permanent or used at regular intervals. Pads and undergarments are available to give the wearer security and comfort during times of urinary incontinence. They protect your skin and clothing from urine leakage, reduce odor, and are designed to be unnoticeable.
Many men and women do not seek treatment for urinary incontinence because they are embarrassed. If you are experiencing urinary incontinence, see your doctor. Treating the source of the problem could reverse your condition. Talk with your doctor about the types of drugs that can cause UI so you can avoid them, if necessary.
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Jimmy
Urinary Incontinence is a condition wherein the ability to control the flow of urine is lost resulting in small to moderate amounts of urine seepage. The main symptom is difficulty in holding urine. To avoid this one should quit smoking, increasing intake of fibre, reducing coffee, doing some physical activity.
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Stephanie from treatment incontinence
Thanks for this post. Your suggestions on how to reverse urinary incontinence are truly helpful, especially for women. What most people do when they suffer urinary incontinence is to drink lesser water. Although this method really lessened the tendency to urinate uncontrollably, this has also caused dehydration for many. Bladder training and biofeedback can be of help. Some products in the market are helpful to treat urinary incontinence as well. Just make sure to choose only an all-natural treatment to make sure you won’t suffer any dreadful side effects. Of course, having that all-natural supplement with healthy diet and regular exercise, like kegel exercise, is always better.
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Paul from bladder control treatment
I have seen too many old people suffering in Urinary Incontinence, and I don’t want my hair to turn gray, my skin saggy and withered before I say NO to cigars, caffeine, and beer.
I am just 29 years old and I am already a health advocate. My parents are my first customers in the product that I am sharing.
The golden rule of prevention is better than the cure will never become a cliché because most of us are lazy to discipline ourselves.
It is so melancholic to see old folks having no control with their bladder, I know how they feel because I have grandparents too.
Because of the blessing of the understanding of the reality of old age and diseases in our lives, I am committing myself in helping others.
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