Bladder Control Products

Manage the Urge with Bladder Control Products. Many cases of urine incontinence are caused by bladder infections. Bladder control products aim to improve the tone and tightness of the bladder sphincter to better control the involuntary passing out of urine, or aim to minimize discomfort and staining from the lack of bladder control.

Bladder Control Products Depending On Diagnosis 

Before a choice of treatment is put into action, proper and thorough diagnosis of a patient’s condition must be undertaken as there are a variety of approaches in resolving the problem of incontinence. The bladder control product must fit the condition for it to be effective.

Bladder infections may be due to certain conditions such as the presence of kidney or bladder stones that block the normal passage of body fluids. Enlarged prostates and the use of catheters may also be a culprit in bladder infections. More women develop incontinence from bladder infections as they are more prone to bacterial infection in their urinary bladder due to the proximity of their urinary tract to the kidneys.

Antibiotics may be the drug of choice for early signs of bladder infections. Antibiotics kill infection-causing bacteria when administered for one or two weeks, depending on the severity of the infection. Patients whose symptoms are more chronic than others will require en extended antibiotic treatment time. Strict adherence to the antibiotic regimen is required for the treatment to be successful. Patients with severe bladder infections may be placed on a 6-month medication time which may begin with small doses of antibiotics.

Another option is to use D Mannose, a natural sugar which has seen great results in treating UTI's caused by E coli. D Mannose has no side effects, and while it is a sugar, it is not metabolized so safe for those with diabetes. Long term, or frequent use of antibiotics, should be avoided if possible.

Bladder Control Products Come In Many Forms...

There are 2 types of Bladder Control Products... 1. Those who will help to REVERSE the incontinence. 2. Those who will help to EASE the results and discomfort of being incontinent.

Urinary incontinence which may be caused by vaginal or urinary prolapse may be resolved with pelvic floor exercises or Kegel exercise devices.

Stress incontinence or urge incontinence may be caused by the inferior tone quality of the bladder sphincter. Aside from pelvic floor exercises to improve muscle tone, there are other bladder control products that can address this concern. Drugs belonging to the adrenergic agonist family aid the urinary sphincter to retain its tone and provide it with more strength.

Urge incontinence where there could be a passing out of urine in huge amounts is caused by the involuntary contraction of the bladder. Medicines for this type of incontinence are also available to control bladder contractions. These are the calcium channel blockers, oxybutynin and tricylic anti-depressants that calm the nervous system that sends signals to the bladder when it contracts.

Children who continue to bed wet towards their teens are sometimes prescribed trycylic anti-depressants to address this condition. Contraindications of these medications may be changes in eating habits or mood swings.

Urine incontinence in women due to age or menopause may be treated with estrogen therapy. Estrogen is known to be a very important hormone in maintaining the tone and strength of the pelvic floor muscles. Women who are menopausal lose estrogen as a result of their condition. The pelvic floor muscles’ strength and tone can deteriorate due to the reduction of estrogen levels during menopause or due to aging. Estrogen therapy helps maintain the normal level of hormones needed to control incontinence.

These bladder control products can only be efficient if they are taken with strict adherence to a doctor’s prescription and advice. If all else fail, the patient will have no choice but to invest in adult nappies and bed pads while the incontinence continues.