I Need Help With...Bladder Problems
What To Do When You Can’t Hold It
You leak when you cough, sneeze or laugh. But adult incontinence or loss of bladder control is nothing to laugh or sneeze at.
Bladder weakness can have many causes, including a bladder infection. It comes under several names: adult incontinence, bladder problems, bladder weakness, or urinary incontinence.
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary incontinence is a common and often embarrassing problem. The severity of urinary incontinence ranges from occasionally leaking urine when you cough or sneeze to having sudden, unpredictable episodes of strong urinary urgency. Sometimes, the urgency may be so strong you don't get to a toilet in time. (Source: Mayo Clinic)
Contrary to what you might think, urinary incontinence isn't a normal part of aging or an inevitable consequence of childbirth or changes after menopause. It's a medical condition with many possible causes, some relatively simple and self-limited and others more complex.
If you're having enough trouble with bladder control that it affects your day-to-day activities, don't hesitate to see us. In many situations, urinary incontinence can be stopped. Even if the condition can't be completely eliminated, modern products and ways of managing urinary incontinence can ease your discomfort and inconvenience.
Causes of Adult Incontinence
Urinary incontinence isn't a disease, it's a symptom. It indicates some underlying problem or condition that likely can and should be treated.
Bladder control problems can be caused by: Alcohol, over-hydration, dehydration, caffeine, and bladder irritation amongst other things.
Certain medications, such as sleeping pills, can sometimes interfere with your ability to control your bladder function. Also some illnesses or injuries could have resulted in loss of bladder control.
If you’re finding that your incontinence is persistent, then you might have an underlying problem, such as a weakened pelvic floor (we can show you exercises that will help), neurological diseases, or an obstruction in your urinary tract.
Pregnancy or childbirth could play a factor, as might the normal (but avoidable) decrease in the strength of your bladder muscle as you age.
Smoking and obesity may increase your chances of urinary incontinence as well.
You don’t have to live with bladder problems!
Whatever the cause, we’re here to help. We’ll offer you a safe and secure place to understand what’s going on, and resolve it in the simplest and least intrusive way. Your health and well-being are our top priority.