Urinary problem in women

Some women have difficulty in their urine (urine) to hold on exertion (coughing, sneezing, laughing, lifting, jumping, climbing stairs or standing up suddenly). This is called stress incontinence or stress incontinence. Others have very suddenly and are not to pee on the toilet in time. This is urge incontinence
or urge incontinence.
It may take a few drops of urine or an entire pool, only occasionally or several times a day. Not everyone uses material before collection.

Possible Causes

The body makes constant urine. This is stored in the bladder. The fuller the bladder, the more one has the feeling to urinate (urgency). The bladder is closed by a sphincter. The bladder is held in place by the pelvic floor muscles. This is a sort of hammock of muscles below the pelvis.
With work stress incontinence the sphincter of the bladder, the pelvic floor muscles and / or the bladder do not mix. For women this is often caused by pregnancy and / or confinement or a prolapse.
Slippages are one or more organs of the abdomen dropped down because the muscles and ligaments which they depend, are stretched. This can be caused by pregnancy, childbirth, physically demanding work, overweight and / or frequent coughing. With age, the muscles and ligaments also weaker. Bodies may be sagging bladder, uterus and / or rectum.
With urge incontinence, the bladder muscle being active by a urinary tract infection or other reasons. Sometimes further investigation is necessary.
In older women, often a combination of effort and urge incontinence.

How can you recognize?

Bladder weakness can be very unpleasant. Some women find it so annoying that they will adjust their activities. They often stay home and avoid certain activities such as sports and excursions. Shame and fear of discovery often play a major role. Even less often do they drink so the urine more concentrated. This results in sometimes again from a bladder infection.
Because many women are ashamed of their urine, they do not go to the doctor. This is unfortunate because incontinence is often to do something. It starts with good information on absorbent products. It's also good to know that many incontinence products (partially) be reimbursed by your health insurance.

What is there to do?

Usually first few days, a diary of the urine. It is noted when and in what situations and how much leakage there is. Along with the doctor this journal examined. The doctor can then tell what form of incontinence is concerned and what exercises can help. For stress incontinence, these exercises for the pelvic floor muscles more powerful. The diary is the period of exercise is also tracked. It is to see if the symptoms diminish. There are physical therapists who specialize in supervising these exercises. They achieve the best results. After 6 to 8 weeks of daily practice, the complaints are usually less. If no improvement or it has trouble exercising the right to re-contact their physician. In some cases, surgery may help. The urologist will be happy about the pros and cons of surgery information.
When there is excess waste can help reduce the symptoms.
When urine leaks during exercise, it is best to use a large pad. This does not absorb urine, but supports the bladder. This reduced the likelihood of leakage. Wear the tampon only at times when there is a risk of leakage and especially not all the time.
With urge incontinence, medications can help.
There are many different types of incontinence pads available. Take this scent on your skin and keep fairly dry. Also, a protective ointment (eg zinc ointment) be used in places where the urine touches the skin. At the pharmacy we help you further.

Other urinary problems

In women, the following problems occur:

    very often to the toilet
    Frequently at night to get up to urinate
    dribbling after urination
    urinating small amounts frequently
    difficulty urinating

For this problem is: do it to the doctor. There is usually something can be done.