Service Details
Urinary incontinence
Who can get a leaky bladder?
Urinary incontinence is commonly seen among women, elderly people and those with an underlying neurological problem.
Can I control urine leakage?
Controlling urine leakage is possible depending upon what type of leakage is it. Urinary incontinence can be:
- Temporary, which can be managed or treated and
- Persistent which may be a result of a neurological damage or a condition which cannot be completely treated but can be managed by planning or training the muscles to avoid any accidents.
UI is treatable, if it is caused due to:
- Delirium
- Infection
- Atrophic urethritis and vaginitis
- Pharmaceuticals or drugs causing irritation
- Excessive urine output secondary to other condition
- Restricted mobility
- Stool impaction
How to stop urine leakage when coughing or sneezing?
There are a few simple things you could do as self-management for urine leakage. Some of these home remedies include:
- Follow a strict schedule for drinking fluids and using the washroom. This would help in avoiding accidents.
- Weight reduction is also known to help as it reduces extra load on the pelvic floor musculature.
- Avoid constipation. Eat foods which help in easy voiding (passage of stool) which in turn will help the pelvic floor musculature.
- Avoid drinking alcohol, caffeine products and smoking. These are known to irritate the bladder causing overactive bladder.
- Train the pelvic floor with exercises. Kegels is a set of exercises which help in retraining the weak pelvic floor muscles.
What to do if there is urinary incontinence?
If you are suspecting a case of urinary incontinence, here is a list of Do’s and Don’ts to follow.
- Do, exercises for strengthening the pelvic floor.
- Do, low impact overall body exercises.
- Do, avoid constipation.
- Do, follow scheduled voiding timings, keep balanced fluid intake.
- Don’t drink alcohol, caffeine and other irritants.
- Don’t delay getting help.