Why does bladder leakage happen?
The tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the body is called the urethra. In normal cases, the muscles of the urethra hold back the urine. The advantage of this is that we do not have to go to urinate frequently. When we urinate, the muscles of the bladder push the urine forward.
But when bladder leakage occurs, the muscles of the urethra become unable to hold back urine, causing urine to leak when you cough or sneeze. This happens due to the weak strength of the urethral muscles.
The problem of bladder leakage can be seen in two ways. In case of urge urinary incontinence (UUI), it becomes difficult to control the urge to urinate and in case of stress urinary incontinence (SUI), urine leaks due to pressure on the bladder.
Understand the symptoms of bladder leakage
Frequent urination, leakage of urine while coughing or sneezing, inability to hold urine for even a short while are the main causes of bladder leakage. If this is happening repeatedly, do not ignore it.
If you feel urine leaking while coughing or sneezing after delivery, consult a gynecologist. He will prescribe you some exercises which will cure the problem of bladder leakage.
Many women start having bladder leakage problems after the age of 40, i.e. during menopause. In this situation also, it is important to consult a gynecologist and get tested.
Causes of bladder leakage
Usually, the problem of bladder leakage occurs in older women. This happens due to the lack of estrogen hormone during menopause. When women's periods stop, the estrogen hormone in their body gradually starts decreasing. Due to the lack of this hormone, the strength of the muscles of the pelvic area starts decreasing. The muscles of the bladder are unable to hold urine, due to which urine leaks when coughing or sneezing.
During delivery, when the woman has to exert force to take the baby out of the womb, the pelvic area is under pressure. This weakens the muscles of the bladder. The strength of the urethra, the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body, is reduced, due to which it is unable to hold urine. This leads to the problem of leakage in the bladder.
The problem of bladder leakage increases if you become pregnant again soon after delivery. Any neurological disease or persistent cough can also increase the problem of bladder leakage.
The habit of holding urine can cause bladder leakage. People who hold urine until the bladder is full, their bladder gradually becomes weak. Avoid doing this. Eating junk food, drinking too much tea-coffee, carbonated drinks, alcohol causes irritation and leakage in the bladder.
Bladder leakage after delivery
Many women face the problem of bladder leakage at an early age. This problem occurs at the time of delivery. During delivery, the mother has to exert a lot of force to push the baby out. In this process, many tissues around the uterus get damaged. Their strength decreases and they are unable to hold urine. This causes the problem of bladder leakage.
Bladder leakage after 40
After 40, many changes occur in the body of women. Weight starts increasing suddenly, mood starts changing, hair starts falling rapidly, wrinkles start appearing on the face. The reason for all these changes is the decrease in estrogen hormone in the body. This reduces the strength of many tissues of the body, one of these is the bladder.
Estrogen hormone is also a reason
The estrogen hormone gives flexibility to the vagina and its surrounding muscles. But when estrogen in the body starts decreasing, the strength of the tissues starts decreasing. Due to this, the bladder is unable to hold urine and the problem of bladder leakage starts. If the problem becomes serious, then it can be cured by surgery.
Home Remedies to Stop Bladder Leakage
Bladder leakage is a problem that can cause embarrassment anytime, anywhere. It should not be taken lightly. Consult a doctor as soon as the problem starts and start treatment. Along with treatment, the problem of bladder leakage can be prevented by taking care of some things.
If you have bladder leakage, avoid drinking too much tea and coffee. You should also avoid a liquid diet. Eating citrus fruits like lemon and orange can increase the urge to urinate frequently, so avoid them. Reducing obesity and stress can also reduce the problem of bladder leakage.
These exercises can help prevent bladder leakage
The tissues of women who become mothers at a young age heal quickly, so they do not have the problem of bladder leakage for a long time. If a woman at a young age has a problem of bladder leakage during delivery, then after delivery the doctor recommends doing Kegel and pelvic floor exercises. This easily cures the problem of bladder leakage.
How to Do Kegel Exercises
Kegel exercise is very beneficial for strengthening the pelvic floor muscles. The advantage of Kegel exercise is that it can be done at any age and anywhere.
To do Kegel exercise, first sit or lie down in a quiet place. While breathing, contract the pelvic floor muscles, as you do to stop urination. Stay in this position for 5 seconds. Then exhale and loosen the muscles. After relaxing the muscles for 5 minutes, repeat the same process again. Do this 10 to 20 times. Do Kegel exercise two to three times daily.
Benefits of Kegel Exercises
Kegel exercises increase the strength of the pelvic floor muscles and they become capable of holding urine again. By doing Kegel exercises after delivery, the muscles become as strong as before.
Doing this exercise during pregnancy prepares the body for delivery. It provides relief from back pain and increases excitement during sexual intercourse. Start Kegel exercise before menopause so that there is no problem of bladder leakage later.
Disclaimer: This article is for general information only. It cannot in any way be a substitute for any medicine or treatment. Always consult your doctor for more information.
