Urinary incontinence is a common and often embarrassing problem.
At this time a person finds it difficult to control the bladder, which in itself causes discomfort, serious discomfort. It is quite possible for urine to leak completely harmless even during coughing.
Urinary incontinence is common in old age.
If this disorder interferes with the rhythm of your daily life, consult a doctor and start treatment on time.
How is urinary incontinence treated?
The first step is to determine what type of urinary incontinence we are dealing with - after diagnosing the underlying cause, an appropriate course of treatment is prescribed.
Typically, your doctor will prescribe a healthy diet (it is recommended to remove alcohol, caffeine, acidic foods, excess fluid from the diet), encourage you to exercise and lose a few pounds in case of excess weight.
As prescribed by your doctor, it may be necessary to exercise the small pelvic floor muscles.
In order to completely empty the bladder, it is advisable to use the toilet every 2 hours.
Methods of treating urinary incontinence include both drug therapy and various surgical interventions.
Types of urinary incontinence include:
- Stress incontinence.
- Urge incontinence.
- Overflow incontinence.
- Functional incontinence.
- Mixed incontinence.
Causes
Urinary incontinence isn't a disease, it's a symptom. It can be caused by everyday habits, underlying medical conditions or physical problems. A thorough evaluation by your doctor can help determine what's behind your incontinence.
Cause of urinary incontinence includes:
- Alcohol
- Caffeine
- Carbonated drinks and sparkling water
- Artificial sweeteners
- Chocolate
- Chili peppers
- Foods that are high in spice, sugar or acid, especially citrus fruits
- Large doses of vitamin C
- Several medications
Other causes of urinary incontinence may also be:
- Pregnancy.
- Childbirth.
- Changes with age.
- Menopause.
- Hysterectomy.
- Enlarged prostate.
- Obstruction.
- Neurological disorders.
Source:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/urinary-incontinence/symptoms-causes/syc-20352808
