Almost every woman has experienced it at some point in her life:unwanted urine loss due to a weakened bladder. How do you get rid of it?
Solution 1:Ensure a healthy lifestyle Although a weak bladder is often a result of heredity or as a result of pregnancy or menopause, an unhealthy lifestyle can also have a negative impact on your bladder. If you are overweight, the extra weight can "press" on your bladder, as it were, putting too much pressure on your bladder and the pelvic floor muscles. Unhealthy eating, drinking alcohol and little exercise; it often leads to weight gain and is not good for your health. Could that be the case with you? Try to adjust your lifestyle. Choose healthy, unprocessed food, drink less alcohol and try to exercise at least thirty minutes a day. Go to the toilet regularly so that your bladder does not become overloaded and do not drink less than before. Drinking enough (1.5 to 2 liters of fluid per day) increases the capacity of your bladder and improves the reactions of the bladder wall. You train your bladder and bladder wall to respond better to a full bladder.
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Solution 2:Strengthen your pelvic floor muscles
A weak bladder has everything to do with slackened pelvic floor muscles. Your bladder rests on your pelvic floor muscles. By making these stronger, you have more control over your muscles. This allows you to tighten and relax them better. Therefore train your pelvic floor muscles regularly to make them stronger.
How to do it: sit on a chair, take a deep breath and imaginatively try to hold your pee. The muscles you are contracting now are your pelvic floor muscles. Then exhale slowly while continuing to tighten your muscles. Repeat this several times a day so that you become aware of which muscles are involved and you can better control them. You can also train your pelvic floor muscles while using the toilet; try to stop once or twice while urinating by tightening your pelvic floor muscles. Do not forget to urinate well afterwards to prevent bladder infection.
Solution 3:train your bladder
In addition to your pelvic floor muscles, you can also train your bladder yourself. You then practice to postpone urinating a little longer. This way your bladder gets used to being full without this leading to control problems. This reduces the sensitivity of your bladder and you increase the capacity of your bladder.
How to do it: holding your pee for a long time is not good for your bladder. So don't try to keep it on for more than half an hour, but as soon as you feel the urge, wait a maximum of five minutes before going to the toilet. No longer is necessary. If you hold your pee for too long, your bladder can pull out and lose its grip, making it easier to pass urine. It is useful to keep a urination diary, so that you can see whether you are able to postpone urination better without monitoring problems. Start by waiting a minute and write down how this went. Build it up more and more, to a maximum of five minutes.
Do you suffer from a weak bladder and unwanted urine loss? Then it is wise to visit your doctor. You may be prescribed the drug distigmine, which has an inhibitory effect. Sometimes an operative solution is also chosen, such as inserting a ring, a sling under the urethra or a hammock in your pelvis. Your GP can refer you if necessary.
