None of us really want to think, or even talk about incontinence, but it affects a huge majority of the population most of them being women. There is no exact number because a lot of people don’t discuss it with their doctor estimates from several studies put the number between 13 20 million people. That’s a big number!
The worst part about incontinence is that it keeps many people from enjoying their lives like they once did. They are afraid to go anywhere because there may not be restrooms close by or embarrass themselves if they do have an accident. This can take a huge toll on a person’s self-confidence therefore turning them into a hermit of sorts.
A lot of people also don’t want to feel the embarrassment of going to the drug store and getting adult diapers or pads. They would just rather stay home and try to deal with the situation themselves but help is out there if you just do a little research.
However, there are things that can be done naturally to help take away some of the fear that comes from doing everyday activities. Being in control of your bladder is important in maintaining a normal lifestyle so try the tips below and see what a difference they can make.
Kegel Exercises Girls learn about Kegel exercises when their young mainly because older girls say it can help with sexual intercourse later (hmmm). But, the best reason to do them is to help keep those muscles strong stronger muscles in your pelvic area can help prevent incontinence as we age.
Pilates Exercises Pilates works about the same as the Kegel exercises they help to strengthen and tone your pelvic muscles therefore preventing some of the accidents that could occur.
Holding Your Urine If you feel the urge to go to the restroom, try to hold it a little longer if possible. This can also help make your pelvic muscles stronger and help prevent accidents from happening.
Watch How Much You Drink It is vital that you stay hydrated in order for your body to function properly overall, but too much liquid can also lead to urinary accidents. It can be hard to figure out if you’re getting enough liquid without getting too much; however, monitoring your intake of liquids as well as how many times you go to the bathroom can help. You’ll be able to figure out about how much you can drink without over drinking.
Losing Weight If you are overweight then the extra weight you carry might be putting an extra burden on your bladder. Losing some weight can possibly help get rid of some of that pressure causing some of the leakage to stop.
Acupuncture Many people have chosen to try acupuncture for their incontinence. There isn’t a lot of data or research on if it actually works, but if you believe in the power of acupuncture, give it a try it can’t hurt only help.
If you feel that your incontinence is getting in the way of you living your life the way you want to, you might want to talk to your doctor and see what other options might be available to you. There is a lot of research going on when it comes to incontinence and you never know what else might be out there waiting for you to try it.
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