Strengthening a weak bladder in women

Frequent urges and involuntary excretion of urine occur in a third of the fair sex, in men, dysfunction is observed mainly in old age or after neurological diseases. The pathological condition significantly reduces the quality of life and is due to a combination of factors that favor systemic organ damage. How to strengthen the bladder for a woman and minimize unpleasant symptoms? We will understand the causes and methods of treatment.

To understand why strengthening the pelvic floor and bladder muscles in women is important, it is necessary to understand the etiology and pathogenesis of the disease. The main link in the development of urinary incontinence is the loss of tone by the muscles and ligaments that support the neck of the organ, which, in a state of tension, shifts to the lower sections and is unable to completely block the exit of the fluid. The result is involuntary urination. The weakness of the bladder in women is due to a combination of factors, among which are:

• tissue damage during labor;
• anatomical features of the structure and location of the pelvic organs (rectum, uterus, urethra, etc.);
• chronic infections, which leads to frequent urination and disruption of the functioning of the organ;
• abdominal hernia and constipation;
• lung diseases accompanied by persistent cough;
• varicose veins of the lower extremities;
• surgical interventions on the pelvic organs;
• postmenopausal period.

At risk are multiparous women whose labor activity was carried out naturally and was of a rapid, or, conversely, protracted nature. In this case, the muscles of the bladder do not provide a hermetic overlap of the lumen of the organ, which is explained by their stretching and rupture, followed by replacement with connective tissue.

Basic diagnostic methods

A weak bladder in women is manifested by the involuntary release of urine with little physical exertion, coughing, sneezing or laughing. Dysfunction occurs due to weakness of the sphincter of the bladder. To diagnose the severity of the condition, the frequency and duration of urges, concomitant pathologies of a gynecological, surgical and therapeutic nature are revealed. When making a diagnosis, age, number of births are taken into account and the following types of examinations are carried out:

• neurological tests that determine brain activity and motor skills of the lower extremities;
• Ultrasound of the pelvic organs, which helps to identify the features of the anatomical structure and determine the volume of residual urine;
• rectal examination;
• palpation of the anterior wall of the vagina;
• uroflowmetry - urinary stress test;
• hormonal status;
• general analysis or culture of urine to determine the bacteriological component.

As a result of the examination, diseases, for example, of a neurological or infectious nature, which are accompanied by a violation of urge control, can be detected. To strengthen the muscles of the bladder, complex treatment and special exercises are prescribed.

Physical activity is the key to health

The normal functioning of the lower pelvic organs is predetermined by their correct anatomical location, and only strong, elastic muscles provide the necessary support.

Special exercises will help to strengthen the muscles of the bladder, but it should be remembered that you need to train the muscular-ligamentous apparatus regularly, and the first results will be noticeable after 3-4 weeks.

Bladder exercises are aimed at keeping the muscles in a tense static state and creating support for the pelvic organs. Each task is repeated 5–8 times, while it is necessary to monitor breathing and relax after a block of physical activity.

1. Starting position - lying on your back.
   • tighten the muscles of the perineum and lower abdomen; hold the tension for 5-8 seconds, then relax;
   • bend your knees, feet firmly pressed to the floor;
   • tighten your muscles and gradually straighten your legs, without relaxing, return to the starting position;
   • tighten the muscles and alternating legs, pull them to the stomach;
   • hold a small ball between your bent knees and lift your pelvis, move to the right, to the left;
2. Starting position - sitting on a chair or stool.
   • put your hands on your waist, straining the muscles of the perineum and abdomen, alternate between walking and rubbing movements;
   • raise both legs at the same time, stay in this position for 8-10 seconds; to facilitate the task, you can rest your hands on the seat;
   • relax the shoulder girdle and round the back; tighten the muscles of the inguinal zone, linger in this position;
   • take the position of a rider, sitting on a roller, twisted from a towel or bedspread; when exhaling, squeeze the device with effort, while inhaling, relax.

By exercising daily, you can achieve impressive results. Strengthening the bladder is carried out at work, in transport, while in line or doing routine household chores. Contract your groin muscles whenever possible, including your abs. Gymnastics is especially effective if you have a bag in your hands, for example, with groceries.

Therapeutic measures

The goal of treatment is to restore support for the bladder neck, increase the capacity of the organ, and reduce the intervals between emptying acts. In most cases, the disease is corrected by taking medications and physiotherapy. It is possible to treat with surgical methods only if a severe degree of urinary incontinence is detected and if the therapy is ineffective.

How to strengthen the bladder and muscles in women with folk remedies? The answer to the question worries many patients, but it is important to understand that the main way to improve the quality of life is to fulfill medical prescriptions and change behavioral habits.

Treatment measures include a set of measures:

1. Therapy with specific drugs, the action of which is aimed at regulating urethral and cystic pressure, as well as reducing detrusor hypoxia.
2. Relief of chronic inflammation of the urinary system. The therapeutic scheme includes antibiotics, natural immunomodulators, hormonal drugs, herbs, probiotics and tranquilizers, for example, Afobazole tablets.
3. Correction of body weight, since extra pounds increase intra-abdominal pressure and contribute to the displacement of the pelvic organs. It is very important to change the diet, which plays a primary role in strengthening muscles and restoring bladder function. The use of spicy and fried foods, carbonated drinks, strong coffee and tea increases diuresis, contributing to constipation. Give preference to low-calorie foods: fruits, fresh salads, steamed vegetables, and traditional cereals, which are recommended to be consumed in the morning. Sour-milk products are good - cottage cheese, sour cream, natural yoghurts, as well as lean poultry meat and lean sea fish.
4. One of the components of the treatment of a weak bladder is daily physical activity: running, swimming, fitness with a light load.

How to strengthen muscles in old age? In addition to drug therapy, urinary continence devices, vaginal cones and support corsets designed for both men and women have been successfully used. Effective physiotherapy procedures that stimulate the muscle fibers of the pelvic floor and restore innervation. The best exercise for strengthening the muscles of the bladder is walking on tiptoes with synchronous contraction of the sphincter. During classes, all muscle groups come into tone. With good motivation and compliance with medical recommendations, an improvement in the condition is observed in the predominant number of patients!