Treatment for overactive bladder in women

In fact, in daily life, female friends should pay more attention to their own hygiene issues to avoid the occurrence of overactive bladder in women. Once it occurs, they must insist on treatment and go to a regular tertiary hospital. In this way, the disease can be diagnosed as soon as possible and the most correct treatment method can be obtained. So let us learn about the treatment methods of overactive bladder in women.

Treatment:

Commonly used intervention measures include the following:

Water and beverage intake: Your doctor may recommend limiting your water and beverage intake.

Fiber intake: Eat more fiber-rich foods or take fiber supplements to eliminate or prevent constipation, which often leads to bladder problems.

Bladder training: Your doctor may recommend bladder training to strengthen your ability to delay urinating after you have the urge to urinate. Don't try to hold it in for too long at first, about 10 minutes is enough, then slowly extend it. The ultimate goal is to urinate only once every 2 to 3 hours.

Repeated urination: If there is still a lot of residual urine in the bladder after each urination, that is, you have difficulty emptying your bladder, then you can try "repeated urination", that is, after urinating, wait a few minutes, and then try to empty your bladder more thoroughly.

Urinate on schedule: That is, urinate every 2 to 3 hours according to a planned schedule, rather than urinating as soon as the urge arises.

Pelvic floor muscle exercises: These exercises strengthen the urethral sphincter and pelvic floor muscles, thereby increasing the ability to control urination. They are particularly effective for stress incontinence and may also help with urge incontinence. When doing pelvic floor muscle exercises, imagine that you are trying to stop urination, tighten the relevant muscles, hold it for 3 seconds, then relax, and repeat the above process twenty times. A similar method is called Kegel exercises (also known as perineal contraction exercises), named after Los Angeles doctor Kegel, who popularized the exercise in the 1940s. It is especially useful for pregnant women. Empty your urine before practicing. Beginners should practice by lying on your back with your knees bent and apart. Relax your whole body and contract the muscles near the perineum and anus. Apply force for about 5 to 10 seconds, then slowly relax and rest for 10 seconds. Repeat this contraction and expansion movement twenty times. It may take you a month or two to see results.

Intermittent self-catheterization: If your bladder is not emptying, your doctor may recommend that you learn to use a catheter to drain your urine several times a day. This is especially helpful for overflow incontinence. This method is generally safe and not too uncomfortable.

Absorbent pads: There are a variety of absorbent pads available to help you deal with urine leakage. For example, male patients can use a "urine drop collection bag" (see the picture below). It is a small absorbent bag that fits over the penis and keeps the underwear in place so it doesn’t fall off. Additionally, both male and female patients can wear adult diapers.

Maintain a healthy weight: Being obese or overweight can increase the pressure on your bladder and surrounding muscles, which can weaken their strength over time and lead to stress and urge incontinence.

The above article gives you a detailed introduction to the treatment methods of overactive bladder in women. I believe that everyone has a relatively preliminary understanding. Therefore, in daily life, you should pay more attention to rest and ensure your personal hygiene.