Home Remedies for Overactive Bladder • Home Remedies for Overactive Bladder Overactive bladder (incontinence) is a common health complaint. It’s also a health issue many people are embarrassed of, so they don’t openly discuss it. If frequent trips to the bathroom and accidents are interfering with
This document is posted to help you gain knowledge. Please leave a comment to let me know what you think about it! Share it to your friends and learn new things together.
Transcript
Home Remedies for Overactive Bladder
• Home Remedies for Overactive Bladder Overactive bladder
(incontinence) is a common health complaint. It’s also a health issue many people are embarrassed of, so they don’t openly discuss it. If
frequent trips to the bathroom and accidents are interfering with your
quality of life, it’s time to do something about it.
Find Fluid Balance• In some cases, reducing fluids can
help reduce urinary frequency. However, too few fluids can make some people go more often to rid the body of excess of waste. The Mayo Clinic recommends spacing out your fluid intake by a glass of water between meals, and no more than 16 ounces with meals. Keep in mind that reducing fluid intake may not solve symptoms of urgency.
Cut Out Alcohol and Caffeine
• Alcohol and caffeine consumption worsens overactive bladder. Both are stimulants and diuretics, so you may experience increased urination along with powerful urges to go. Cutting out caffeine doesn’t just mean skipping your morning cup of coffee. Other sources of caffeine include
Lose Weight
• Being overweight poses a number of health risks, including overactive bladder. Fat around your abdomen and hips places extra pressure on your pelvic muscles, increasing urination. This is one reason pregnant women experience increased urination during the second and third trimesters.
Keep Track of Your Symptoms
• Just as a food diary helps some patients lose weight, a record of your bladder symptoms can provide keen insight into triggers. Jot down your fluid intake as well as any use of caffeine, alcohol, and sweeteners. Keep in mind that stress can also worsen an overactive bladder.