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The
loss of bladder control is called urinary incontinence. It is a common and
often embarrassing problem. Don't hesitate to see your doctor if urinary
incontinence affects your day-to-day activities.
Urinary
incontinence’s severity ranges from having an urge to urinate that's so sudden
and strong, that you don't get to a toilet in time to occasionally leaking
urine when you cough or sneeze. Medical treatment or simple lifestyle changes
can ease your discomfort or stop urinary incontinence.
There are several different types of
urinary incontinence:
1.
Stress
Incontinence
Urine leaks due to weakened pelvic
floor muscles and tissues. This usually happens when there is an increase in
abdominal pressure like when you exercise, sneeze, laugh, or cough. Causes
include pregnancy and childbirth. This causes stretching and weakening of the
pelvic floor muscles. Being overweight, obesity, prostate surgery, and certain
medications are other factors may also increase the risk for stress
incontinence.
Treatment:
Pelvic Floor Exercises
Kegel exercises are required if you've had a baby. These
help to strengthen the pelvic floor after childbirth. It is advisable to keep
doing the Kegels to keep your pelvic muscles and tissues strong, this could
help prevent stress incontinence. Best of all, Kegels can be done anywhere and
anytime... Read More From: Facts About Urinary Incontinence
