URINARY INCONTINENCE
Urinary Incontinence is when you accidentally leak urine. This is a problem that affects millions of Americans. most of the affected patients are women though men can be affected. To simplify: urinary incontinence occurs because of weakness of the pelvic floor muscles or dysfunction of the nerves that control function of the bladder. Urine can leak when pressure on the bladder increases --such as when you exercise, laugh, sneeze, or cough. This is called stress incontinence. Pregnancy and childbirth can stretch and weaken a woman's pelvic floor muscles. Other things that can lead to stress incontinence are being overweight or obese, taking certain medications or, in men, having prostate surgery.
Urge Incontinence is also called overactive bladder (OAB). causes of OAB include: damage to the bladder's nerves, damage to other parts of the nervous system and damage to muscles. Conditions such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, diabetes, and stroke can affect nerves, leading to urge incontinence. Bladder problems, such as infections and bladder stones, and certain medications can also cause it.
If you can't empty your bladder, you may have overflow incontinence. This means you may dribble urine. Causes include: weak bladder muscles, nerve damage, conditions that block the flow of urine, such as tumors, an enlarged prostate, constipation and certain medications.
Acupuncture can be used to stimulate the nerves that control the bladder . Treatment of serious neurological conditions like stroke or multiple sclerosis can improve urinary continence. The acupuncture is performed along with pelvic floor exercises and management by a urological specialist.
lifestyle changes and treatments can help with symptoms. Your doctor can help you come up with a plan that's right for you.
Urge Incontinence is also called overactive bladder (OAB). causes of OAB include: damage to the bladder's nerves, damage to other parts of the nervous system and damage to muscles. Conditions such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, diabetes, and stroke can affect nerves, leading to urge incontinence. Bladder problems, such as infections and bladder stones, and certain medications can also cause it.
If you can't empty your bladder, you may have overflow incontinence. This means you may dribble urine. Causes include: weak bladder muscles, nerve damage, conditions that block the flow of urine, such as tumors, an enlarged prostate, constipation and certain medications.
Acupuncture can be used to stimulate the nerves that control the bladder . Treatment of serious neurological conditions like stroke or multiple sclerosis can improve urinary continence. The acupuncture is performed along with pelvic floor exercises and management by a urological specialist.
lifestyle changes and treatments can help with symptoms. Your doctor can help you come up with a plan that's right for you.
