What is incontinence?

We raise the taboo of incontinence and dare to talk about it! We answer all your questions below 👇

We start with the base of the base: what is incontinence?

We are talking about incontinence to designate loss of control of urinary functions, what is also called in the more common language, Urinary leaks. This dysfunction can affect all individuals and leaks may take place days and night. They concern about 2.6 million people over 65 but can just as much touch the youngest. The leaks are uncontrolled and can be more or less strong, which can be a real weight for people who suffer from it. Indeed, a person suffering from incontinence can tend to isolate themselves and reduce their social activities for fear of "accidents". Sleep can also be very disrupted, which can cause significant fatigue.

There are several forms of incontinence:

• Urinary effort incontinence is 40% of cases:

It is characterized by involuntary urine leaks without having previously wanted to urinate. It is often caused by a more or less intense effort such as jumps, bodybuilding and any other abdominal pressure such as cough or laughter.

• Urinary incontinence by hyperactivity of the bladder or 10% of cases:

This type of urinary leaks is preceded by an urgent and uncontrollable need to urinate, it can occur at any time and is particularly stressful for the person who suffers from it.

• Mixed incontinence is 50% of cases.

It brings together the other two types of incontinence.

But why do we suffer from incontinence and what are the favorable factors urinary incontinence? 👀

In general ...

Urinary leaks can be observed especially during pregnancy and most often disappear spontaneously after childbirth. They can also be contracted after menopause and during the aging of an individual.

However, the state of health accentuates the risks ...

Some health states accentuate the risks of urinary leaks such as overweight or obesity, chronic constipation, chronic cough and taking certain drugs such as sedatives or diuretics).

The lifestyle also impacts ...

In daily life, urinary leaks can be caused by overconsumption of alcohol, tobacco or caffeine or by intensive physical activity causing repeated pressures on the perineum (marathon, bodybuilding, springboard, jump rope etc ...).

Which doctor to consult when you suffer from incontinence?

The pharmacist: easy access to local

If your incontinence problem is only an occasion, the pharmacist. It will be able to provide you with specific advice on products because he/she knows the diversity of existing products on the market. In addition, the pharmacy is an easy -to -access proximity that can direct you to a doctor if the disorders are more disabling and require more care.

Your attending physician: the main interlocutor/rice.e

A medical attending physician generally knows his patients very well and places himself as the professional. The principal health. Dialogue with your doctor will better understand the causes of urinary leaks and to offer treatment adapted to your needs.

The urologist: the specialist in incontinence

The urologist will be the great specialist to consult in the event of an incontinence problem. His training allows him to take care of patients of all ages, seniors, adults and children. She/he can take you any additional examinations in order to find you the most suitable solution!

The gynecologist: to trust pregnant women

Women are often touched by incontinence during their pregnancy and for some it continues after childbirth. Your gynecologist can therefore advise you and direct you to the best solutions to help you manage this problem!

How to remedy incontinence? 

First of all, we can never tell you enough but talk to it a professional health will allow you to establish a dialogue and understand your problem in detail in order to find a suitable medical solution 🙌

There are still factors aggravating incontinence that can be avoided:

• Fighting obesity and overweight which are factors aggravating urinary leaks
• Quit smoking 🚬
• Avoid drinks and irritating foods such as coffee, alcohol, acidic or spicy dishes 🌶

As we know that these factors are not always possible to decrease, we still share our natural tips to make your life easier!

Be careful if you are pregnant, consult your doctor before consuming one of these products.

What plants are recommended to relieve urinary leaks? 

As with many problems, plants are also our best ally on the issue of urinary leaks. Here are some plants that can help improve your daily life🌿

• Cypress nuts is an astringent (which tightens the tissues) and a venous vasoconstrictor (tightening of blood vessels) which makes it possible to limit the symptoms. A herbal tea with 15-25 grams of cypress nuts, before each meal, can be recommended.
• The Prale of Champs Strengthens the internal fabrics of the bladder and thus improves its operation. This plant can also be consumed in the form of herbal tea. To do this, add half a cup or 4 teaspoons of the fields in hot water.
• Cinnamon is an ally against urinary incontinence, more particularly against leaks arriving at night. In the form of herbal tea, add three cinnamon sticks to two cups of water. It is also possible to chew a cinnamon stick.

What are the alternative methods to reduce incontinence? 

There are also alternative methods to reduce incontinence symptoms, always good to take, are you listed some of it?

• Exercises (even rehabilitation) to strengthen the perineum. To do this, you can consult your physiotherapist or your midwife who can help and inform you if there is a need for rehabilitation or exercise.
• For women, the rehabilitation balls of the perineum or "geisha balls" are ideal for strengthening the perineum. Introduced into the vagina, geisha balls allow you to tone the perineum during movements, such as walking. Sweet efficiency that allows you to remook your perineum gradually. They can be used every day, from 15 to 20 minutes.
• Behavioral therapy makes it possible to reprogram your body to learn to manage emergencies and space the pressing desires.

Now that you have all the necessary information, it is important to choose products suitable for incontinence which will allow you to continue to enjoy life with a lighter mind!

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