Urinary Incontinence

Urinary incontinence is the unintentional passing of urine. It is a common condition, especially in women and older adults, and while it can be embarrassing, it is a medical issue that can often be significantly improved with the right combination of exercises and medication.

Types of Incontinence

• Stress Incontinence: Leaking urine when your bladder is under pressure, such as when you cough, sneeze, or exercise.
• Urge Incontinence: A sudden, intense urge to urinate followed by an involuntary loss of urine.
• Mixed Incontinence: A combination of both stress and urge symptoms.

Effective Treatment Options

• Bladder Relaxants (Antimuscarinics): Such as Solifenacin and Oxybutynin, which are highly effective for urge incontinence.
• Mirabegron (Betmiga): Helps the bladder hold more urine and reduces the frequency of urgency.
• Pelvic Floor Strengthening: Essential for managing stress incontinence; work with a specialist physiotherapist for the best results.

Practical Bladder Care

• Pelvic Floor Exercises (Kegels): Perform these daily to strengthen the muscles that support the bladder.
• Manage Fluid Intake: Don't restrict fluids too much, as concentrated urine can irritate the bladder, but limit intake before bedtime.
• Weight Management: Reducing excess weight can lower the pressure on your bladder and pelvic floor.
• Bladder Training: Gradually increasing the time between toilet visits to help your bladder hold more urine.

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