make it difficult. Your best bet to keep your bladder muscles strong is to change your diet so you stay regular.
9. Lift Things Carefully
When you’re lifting something heavy, you might be focused on how it affects your back. Unfortunately, regularly lifting heavy items can also weaken your bladder muscles. If you can’t avoid heavy lifting, then practice tightening your pelvic floor muscles before and while you lift.
10. Watch Your Caffeine Consumption
Caffeinated drinks have been known to stimulate urination. This stimulation can make it harder to maintain your bladder training so it’s best to cut down on how much caffeine you consume.
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Causes Of Incontinence
Several different conditions can cause incontinence. Some temporary ones include a urinary tract infection, constipation, and certain bacterial infections. Chronic conditions like diabetes, fibroids, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson’s disease can also affect the bladder. Pelvic organ prolapse, an inflamed prostate, and nerve damage can also cause bladder problems. All of these conditions can either be treated or managed so you don’t have to keep living with incontinence.
When To See A Doctor
While exercises and lifestyle changes can make a significant difference in strengthening your bladder, it’s important to know when you need medical intervention. If you can’t hold your urine, keep getting an urgent need to use the bathroom, and are experiencing leakage, then the changes you’ve made aren’t enough. Other signs that you need to see a doctor include cloudy urine, pain during urination, blood in the urine, a weak stream when urinating, and trouble emptying the bladder.
Though anyone can be affected by a weak bladder, certain conditions and lifestyles make it more likely. Fortunately, you can strengthen your bladder if you make a few changes. If you’re still dealing with incontinence after doing the things listed here, it’s a sign that you need to see your doctor.