Conditions that lead to bladder problems in women and its unique symptoms

Bladder control in women usually occurs because of problems with bladder or urethral muscles that help to hold or release urine. There are a number of factors, ranging from childbirth to neurological injury, which can contribute to incontinence. While problems in bladder control for womenoccurs more often in older women than younger women, the good news is that it is treatable and curable at all ages.

 

While the majority of people with bladder control problems have no clear symptoms, it has been researched vigorously that some neurological diseases may play a part in the battle against bladder control problems.

Common conditions and injuries that could be a part of the cause of bladder control problems include:

• neurogenic problems in children
• spinal cord injuries
• Parkinson's disease
• cerebrovascular accidents (strokes)
• multiple sclerosis
• trauma
• irradiation 

 

Bladder problem symptoms are diverse and different for every sufferer. Any symptoms of the bladder or its control that cause discomfort or interfere with day-to-day life should be considered abnormal and a reason to seek medical care.Some bladder problem symptoms are unique to women, but most occur in both men and women. They include:

•  small or large amounts of urine leaking without warning or without feeling the urge to go to the toilet 
• urine accidentally leaking when sneezing, coughing, laughing or exercising 
•  a sudden urge to rush to the toilet either before or during the leaking of urine
•  urine escaping before getting to a toilet
•  the need to get up to pass urine two or more times a night
•  recent wetting of the bed

 

Despite the high rate of bladder control problems, many people ignore the symptoms and do not seek medical attention because they are too embarrassed to talk about the issues or because they think it’s a normal part of life. Only a small quantity of women dealing with urinary incontinence ever discusses their condition with their doctor and with the growing number of viable treatment options it’s unfortunate. There are many available procedures that can help women live without the worry of an accident to feel more comfortable and improve their overall quality of life.