Friday, 4 May 2012

Infections & The Lose of Bladder Control

Why Do We Lose Control Of The Bladder
You want be amazed to learn that the bladder is the vital organ that holds urine. Nevertheless you may be surprised to know that a lot of people with bladder control troubles conceal their problem from most people, even from their physician.
There truly is no need to do this, because in almost all cases, loss of bladder control can be treated. And in most situations it might even be cured. The most important thing if you are having bladder control troubles is not to suffer in silence.
Unfortunately, it’s a regular problem that between 10 to 40% of women have, with over 9.5 million people reporting some bladder concerns every year. It's therefore essential to talk to your physician.
There are 4 different types of conditions that can lead to a loss of Bladder control
Now any loss of bladder control is known as urinary 'Incontinence'... let’s take a look at a couple of others:
• Stress...can lead to a lose urine even when you exercise, laugh, cough, sneeze, or lifting heavy objects.
• Overactive bladder/urge need...it’s the inability to hold any quantity of urine for very long, and typically having to go to the loo very 2hrs or so. Unfortunately, this can result in failure to reach the bathroom in time, experience an uncontrolled release of urine the closer you get to the toilet.
• Overflow... a problem where you may feel that your bladder is persistently full; you could even encounter some small amounts of urine leakage.
• Mixed...a condition there more than one type of bladder control condition is operating at the same time...one hiding the other.
What mechanism(s) are controlling this lose of bladder control
I’m very relieved to report that aging is not a trigger for developing bladder problems, but some kinds of illnesses could.
For example:
• Infections in the urinary tract or the vagina can make you lose bladder control.
• Some treatments can also cause bladder problems.
• You can even lose bladder control if you get constipated.
• Tumours in the brain, spinal cord, or bladder may well make you lose bladder control.
• Bladder muscles could possibly be weak or overactive.
• Nerves that manage influence control the bladder might become impaired.
What other symptoms could cause a loss of bladder control
Bladder concerns can slowly develop over time leading to embarrassment before a person decides to ask for help. It can lead to other concerns, like:
• Rashes, skin infections, and sores
• Urinary tract infections
• Sleeping problems
• Less social and sexual practice
• Loss of self-esteem
• Clinical depression
What will my doctor or nurse do if I believe that I’m suffering from any of the above conditions
Your nurse or Doctor may ask you:
• About your health background and your relations history too
• They may carry out an external exam
• Your doctor or nurse may order some tests. These might be urine or blood tests. Another test checks how well you can drain your bladder.
• You may be required to keep a daily journal and write down the times and dates when you urinate and when you leaked urine.
What treatments can I expect
Your therapy will hinge on what kind of bladder difficulty you have. It also hinges on your individual grounds; following are some procedures you could have:
• Bladder control retraining
• Exercises that make the pelvic floor stronger (Kegel) exercises
• Drugs
• Surgery
• Devices such as a patch, plug, or implants
• Special underpants that can hold a lot of urine
If you or somebody you know is undergoing a problem with their bladder or any other urinary issues, then please check out our... 'Diagnose' page!

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