1 in every 4 women experiences this nightmare! Here are the causes and treatment...
Urinary incontinence (involuntary urine leakage) is not a disease, but a symptom or finding. Any medical or psychological reasons in our daily lives may be the cause. Urinary incontinence can be temporary or permanent.
1 in every 4 women over the age of 30 complains of urinary incontinence. It can be seen especially in post-menopausal women, women who have given birth many times, and sometimes in women who have never given birth.
Urinary Incontinence occurs in 3 ways:
RISK FACTORS: PREGNANCY, MULTIPLE BIRTH AND MENOPAUSE
Stress Incontinence: In cases where intra-abdominal pressure suddenly increases, such as coughing, sneezing, standing up suddenly, laughing, lifting something heavy, etc. It is seen as more urinary incontinence.
The underlying cause may be the insufficiency or weakness of the bladder and the duct valves opening out of the bladder. Risk factor; pregnancy, birth and menopause.
“IT OCCURS AS A RESULT OF INVOLUNTARY CONTRACTIONS”
Urge Incontinence: It is the condition of leaking urine due to the sudden feeling of urination. It is also defined as "inability to urinate". It occurs as a result of sudden involuntary contractions in the bladder. Urinary incontinence occurs before the person can reach the toilet. Due to the distress caused by this, the woman goes to the toilet very often, including at night.
Urinary tract infections, causes of bladder inflammation such as stones and sand in the urinary tract, bowel problems, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, stroke and multiple sclerosis. Diseases may cause it.
“IT CAN MOSTLY BE TREATED”
Mixed Incontinence: Both types of urinary incontinence are seen together. Women should know that there is nothing to be ashamed of.
Urinary Incontinence can occur with any medical or psychological condition. Depending on the underlying cause, it may be temporary or permanent. It is easy to diagnose. It is mostly treatable.
WHAT ARE THE PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN?
It is possible to reduce the risk of urinary incontinence with some lifestyle changes. For example:
Try to be at your ideal weight.
Smoking Do not use a, if you use it, stop.
Limit the consumption of foods and caffeinated drinks that have a bladder-stimulating effect.
Choose a diet rich in fiber and try to prevent constipation.
Do regular physical activity, include exercise in your life.
Try to apply kegel exercises in daily life, especially during pregnancy.
Get regular health check-ups.
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