So the new fall season of television is about to reach the
airwaves, which means all of our favorite sitcoms are back! From Big Bang
Theory to a New Girl, a ton of laughter is about to be had from the viewing
public. Unfortunately, for some, laughter can cause a little bit of
embarrassment. Have you ever heard the phrase, “I laughed so hard I just peed
my pants.”? While this common phrase is meant to be figurative, for some, it
could actual be a literal situation that could cause them to run for an exit.
Stress incontinence is a common condition that can inflict
people of any age. It is a condition where individuals can’t handle sustained
pressure on their bladders. When the abdomen experiences events and activities
like laughter, coughing, exercise and sneezing, it can push urine to the
bladder. For most people, this is fine, but for those with weak pelvic muscles
or a damaged sphincter, it can result in complete embarrassment in the form of
leaked urine.
There are a wide variety of circumstances that can cause stress incontinence.
For women, the most common reason is pregnancy. Stress incontinence develops
often due to a change in the body and pregnancy as well as menstruation and
menopause are often culprits. However, this is not the only way the body can
change. Surgery is another key cause of stress incontinence – as is smoking due
to a chronic cough that can be developed from chronic bronchitis and asthma.
No matter the reason, those with stress incontinence are
looking for a way to prevent the embarrassment and shame that can occur from
the condition. Here are several ways that individuals can safeguard against
these feelings:
- Incontinence
Briefs: If
you’re looking for a non-invasive way to prevent urine leakage from
affecting your life, you might want to try incontinence briefs. They are worn underneath your clothing and underwear and
provide a secure way for you to hide the condition without feeling
embarrassed.
- Kegel
exercises: You
can also try strengthening your pelvic muscles, which can certainly help
to reduce leakage. In order to do a Kegel exercise, pretend that you’re
trying to hold in your urine or gas. Your pelvis muscles will contract.
Overtime, they will strengthen and your body might get used to the added
pressure. If you go this route, you should do Kegel exercises every day.
- Weight
Loss: Unfortunately,
those who are overweight are more likely to have stress incontinence due
to added pressure on the inner organs. If you’re suffering from this
condition, you might be able to prevent incidences from losing a few
pounds.
- Surgery: As a last ditch effort, you can
elect to have surgery. Surgeries, such as retro pubic suspensions and
sling procedures, may work and they’re minimally invasive.
There’s no reason why you can’t laugh or cough again and then
be forced to excuse yourself. Although, stress incontinence can be an annoying
condition, it doesn’t have to be a life sentence. By considering these
measures, you can enjoy a regular life and not worry if you should leave the
room.
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