Stress Urinary Incontinence

Many people suffer in silence from stress urinary incontinence. This disorder afflicts a variety of people, though women that have had children tend to be one of the highest demographics to suffer from it. Many people are embarrassed by their disorder, therefore refusing to speak with their physicians about the issue. This is a very real medical problem that you should not be embarrassed about. Treatments are available.

Stress urinary incontinence is a disorder in which the muscles surrounding the bladder are weakened and allow urine to pass through the urethra unintentionally. Involuntary urination occurs with this disorder whenever the pelvic floor muscles are stressed, such as when you cough, laugh, or sneeze. The severity of the incontinence can vary, from being very mild to quite severe. The treatment that you are your physician choose to pursue will likely be based upon the severity of your individual case.

If you have a fairly mild case of stress urinary incontinence, your doctor may suggest that you go Kegal exercises to strengthen the muscles that control your bladder. Men can perform Kegal exercises by stopping and restarting the flow of urination. This tends to be a difficult task for men, so do not be discouraged if you are unable to fully stop urinating when you first try this exercise. It will take some practice to train these muscles. Women, on the other hand, can perform Kegal exercises anytime they choose. Work on pulling the muscles right above your pubic bone to your back. This should produce the same sensation that is felt when you stop your urine midstream. 

More severe cases of stress urinary incontinence may require more intense treatment. Surgery is a common treatment for people in this predicament. Generally, a surgeon will suture the muscles around the bladder closer together, therefore making them tighter. Usually, the patient will have a Foley catheter in place for several days after the operation. The patient will usually stay in the hospital for several days while the muscles of the bladder are retrained. It is a long and difficult process, but many patients say that the rewards of curing urinary stress incontinence are well worth it. Speak with your doctor about your individual case and your personal treatment options if you suffer from this disorder. 

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