A conversation I had with my colleague the other day. He’s always been into fitness and health, and lately, he’s been reading up a lot on incontinence … a significant number of adults and older report some degree of bladder leakage.
The good news is that most incontinence can be improved or even cured.
Clinic doctors see many patients with bladder or bowel control problems.
Our care often brings significant relief or complete elimination of symptoms.
On Incontinence offers valuable information to anyone in need of effective solutions for the embarrassment.
The good news is that most incontinence can be improved or even cured.
On Incontinence explains the most frequent causes of — and most effective treatments for — loss of bladder and bowel control. You’ll learn:
What you can do on your own to improve your symptoms.
How to select a medical care provider.
How to prepare for a relaxed and productive first visit.
How you and your doctor can pinpoint the most likely cause of your symptoms.
Conversation on medical and non-medical treatment approaches to help men and women with incontinence improve the quality of their lives. These techniques have made daily living easier and more comfortable for many people with urinary incontinence.
You see, testosterone, that mighty hormone, plays such a crucial role in men’s health, affecting everything from muscle mass to mood.
So, he’s sitting there, sipping his black coffee .They’re like kryptonite for testosterone, he says.
Foods, loaded with sugars and unhealthy fats, apparently push up estrogen levels.
And estrogen is like testosterone’s arch-nemesis. He had cut out most processed foods from his diet and felt better for it.
Then, he leans in closer, as if he’s about to share a state secret, and whispers, “Soy.” I almost choked on my coffee.
Soy Drinks, high in something called phytoestrogens, which could monkey with your body’s hormone balance, favoring estrogen over testosterone.
He wasn’t saying to ban soy completely, but maybe not to go overboard with it.
And alcohol, oh boy, he had a lot to say about that. It messes with how the body produces and releases hormones, leading to lower testosterone levels. He wasn’t a teetotaler, but he definitely moderated his intake.
But here’s the kicker – it’s not all about avoiding foods. He stressed the importance of a balanced diet – healthy fats, proteins, and carbs.
They’re like the holy trinity for testosterone production. He’s been focusing on that a lot lately and swears by it.
So, he finishes his coffee, stands up, and with a pat on my shoulder says, “Remember, it’s not just about cutting out the bad stuff. It’s about balancing the good stuff too.”
And off he went, probably to spread the word to someone else or hit the gym. I sat there for a moment, mulling over our chat. It’s fascinating, isn’t it?
How what we eat can have such a profound effect on our bodies.
What to Drink and When
First, make water your preferred beverage. Added ingredients in sodas and energy drinks, and caffeine in coffee, may aggravate an overactive bladder.
Staying hydrated is important to overall health. But for people with OAB, choosing how much and when to drink is essential.
The old saying about drinking eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day?
A healthy adult may not need that much.
Here are six tips for managing your fluid intake:
Spread out fluid intake throughout the day, sipping water between meals.
Unless exercising, don’t carry a large water bottle with you.
Fill your cup or glass half-way or use a smaller cup.
Sip, don’t gulp.
If you’re drinking enough water, your urine should be light yellow or almost colorless.
Remember that you also get fluids in other foods, such as fruits, vegetables, and soups.
Acidic foods, artificial sweeteners, and other common foods may be contributing to your overactive bladder.
Sometimes known as urge incontinence, is a problem that results in a sudden urge to urinate and potential loss of bladder control.
A number of factors affect this condition. One factor is fluid intake volume; the more fluid you drink.
Certain foods can irritate the bladder or urinary tract and exacerbate symptoms.
The effects of various foods on an overactive bladder vary from person to person.
Use trial and error to determine which foods affect you personally.
Causes of urinary incontinence
Stress incontinence is usually the result of the weakening of or damage to the muscles used to prevent urination, such as the pelvic floor muscles and the urethral sphincter.
Urge incontinence is usually the result of over activity of the detrusor muscles, which control the bladder.
Overflow incontinence is often caused by an obstruction or blockage in your bladder, which prevents it from emptying fully.
Total incontinence may be caused by a problem with the bladder from birth, a spinal injury, or a small, tunnel like hole that can form between the bladder and a nearby area (fistula).
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