Overactive Bladder

Do not run to the bathroom and nothing happens even if you have an uncontrollable urge to go to the bathroom? Do you have a sudden urge to use the toilet, but struggle to do this time? Do you go to the bathroom very often more than 8 times a day with a period of 24 hours? Or did you plan your day by going to the bathroom? Well if you answered yes to any of these questions, then you could be suffering from a condition called overactive bladder.

Overactive bladder is not a natural part of aging. It is not caused by excessive drinking on fluids. It is not caused by an infection, but symptoms can be similar. Usually, it is not something you should have to handle. An advice from your health care provider is required to avoid any problem more serious before starting any type of home remedy.

When the bladder is full to the brain signals the bladder muscles to contact causing urine to leave the body through the urethra. Normally this is under voluntary control. However, for someone who suffers from an overactive bladder the bladder can contract without warning causing frequent, sudden and strong demand. Leaks are a common result.

The following items can cause an overactive bladder:

Surgery can damage nerves that control the urinary tract or weaken the muscles that causes involuntary contractions and makes them more difficult to control the bladder.

Some medications such as sedatives, narcotics, and diuretics can have a negative effect in controlling your urinary system.

Chronic diseases or diseases such as multiple sclerosis, diabetes, stroke, Parkinson's disease and even obesity can make you suffer from an overactive bladder.

Treatments for overactive bladder include drugs such as Vesicare and Enablex can help by targeting the nerves or muscles that control bladder helping to restore control of urination.

The Kegel exercise is a daily exercise pelvic muscles is particularly useful for young women. If performed regularly pelvic muscles can be strengthened sufficiently to improve and even prevent urinary incontinence.

Good results are also found with the vaginal muscles. Small weights are held in the vagina by tightening the vaginal muscles resulting in a tighter control of muscle.

The pelvic floor muscle tone can be improved by a mild electric shock to stimulate muscle contractions. This is similar to the electronic machine muscle stimulator used by a physiotherapist.

behavioral therapies help people take control of their bladders by teaching people to resist the urge to go to the bathroom for longer periods and more time. Use a calendar set to use the bathroom is also an important component of behavioral therapy.

Biofeedback helps people to realize and control their pelvic muscles.

Always consult your physician before using this information.

This article is nutritional in nature and should not be construed as medical advice.