Urinary incontinence is considered a problem for older women. But a weak bladder also occurs in younger ones: they do not have a post-menopausal period, but are caused by a general weakening of the pelvic muscles due to birth, trauma and other factors.
Weak bladder - symptoms
Overdistension of the muscles during labor or loss of elasticity with age leads to the fact that the sphincter of the bladder becomes weak and is not able to reliably hold the liquid inside. With strain, physical exertion, coughing, even during laughter, the urethra involuntarily opens, pouring urine out.
The second variant of pathology development is the weakness of the muscles of the walls of the bladder, when a woman constantly has a feeling of overflow and frequent urge to urinate - even a small amount of fluid irritates the bladder, and he tries to emptify as soon as possible. After hypothermia, during colds, these symptoms tend to increase.
The symptoms of bladder weakness in women cause discomfort, complexes, interfere with active social and intimate life.
Weak bladder - what to do?
The weakness of the bladder should be treated in conjunction with a urologist. But much depends on the woman herself: in her hands the opportunity to make coexistence with this ailment is the most comfortable and to get rid of incontinence as soon as possible.
First of all, you need to get special urological pads or absorbing panties. This will allow you to live a normal life and not worry every minute about the discomfort that causes incontinence.
Treatment of a weak bladder consists of the following measures:
- Prevention of colds and infectious diseases. Do not overcool, keep your feet and lower back warm. Drink more cranberry and cowberry mors - they wash out of the bladder harmful bacteria.
- Observe the right intimate hygiene : you need to wash yourself in the direction of the anus, and not vice versa.
- Be sure to do Kegel exercises to strengthen the muscles of the small pelvis: in this gym the main thing is perseverance and regularity.
- Exercise the bladder: gradually increase the interval between urination, interrupt the process itself, several times holding and releasing the jet with the force of the internal muscles.
- Refuse bad habits: nicotine and alcohol relax the walls of the bladder.
- Adjust diet: a high fiber content in food helps to fight constipations that provoke incontinence. Salty and spicy food irritates the walls of the bubble, so you need to limit such dishes. Refuse diuretics, such as coffee and strong tea.