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According to research, the problem of urinary incontinence affects a very large number of people, including Poles. 1/3 of women in the reproductive age suffer and have serious problems with it. It turns out that in the West, urinary incontinence is not a taboo subject, unlike in our country. There, for example, Katy Perry and Samuel L. Jackson admit this problem. There are even campaigns with the participation of stars that have the problem to bring closer.
What is urinary incontinence?
How to deal with urinary incontinence? How to heal? How to take care of prophylaxis? We talk about urinary incontinence when it comes out involuntarily, i.e. without our control, in the following situations:
- resting,
- physical effort,
- physical work,
- sneezes, coughs.
This problem concerns several dozen percent. women. From a few percent before the age of 30, up to 60% after 65 years of age. It is worth educating about how big a problem this is in society, especially since the majority of women simply do not talk about it, do not report to a doctor, do not signal and do not want to be treated.
Causes of urinary incontinence
We can talk about a social problem because it affects 4 million people in Poland each year. One factor that causes urinary incontinence later is obesity. 5 kg in the plus is 1,6 percent. more chance of a problem in the future. So let’s take care of weight.
But weight is not only kilograms, but also diseases and ailments of the spine. Strain on the spine can also cause incontinence problems. Pregnancy, giving birth to a large child, multiple pregnancies, gynecological operations, as well as physical exertion may cause problems in the future.
How to fight urinary incontinence?
After giving birth, most doctors recommend the exercises they have prevent the problem of urinary incontinence. Surgery is now a last resort. The patient should be presented with all methods with therapeutic effectiveness and the choice of the appropriate method should be determined. They can be:
- Kegel exercises – they can be performed by every patient, and the scope of exercises should be presented by a doctor;
- electrostimulation – special probes are placed in the vagina and stimulated with a current, this causes biostimulation of the muscles, which becomes more efficient, and urinary incontinence returns;
- replenishment of missing hormones – hormonal deficiencies are a common cause of urinary incontinence;
- laser therapy;
- the use of hyaluronic acid;
- surgical procedures.
It is most often used to choose the appropriate method of therapy urodynamic examination. It cannot be denied that the problem is also a serious problem, and it concerns many women. It is worth remembering that the problem of urinary incontinence can affect anyone. If a problem arises, the following will help you: urological pads, absorbent panties or diaper pants – depending on the degree of urinary incontinence. In case of prolonged discomfort, remember to see a doctor.
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