Your bladder a hollow organ that holds urine from your kidneys — is one of those body parts that you probably don’t think about until it stops working properly. Certain problems affecting your bladder can cause painful urination or urine leakage at unwanted times....CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
Avoid Tobacco
Tobacco use is a major risk factor, Badlani warns: Smokers are at least three times as likely to get bladder cancer as nonsmokers. If you’re still smoking or using other forms of tobacco, it’s important to stop for bladder health and other reasons as well. Talk to your doctor about how to quit smoking.
Inadequate Hygiene Practices in Restroom Facilities.
Excessive straining during defecation or incomplete voiding of the bladder during micturition might impede the urinary flow and result in obstructive conditions.
The consumption of excessive amounts of caffeine and alcohol.Excessive use of coffee and alcohol has the potential to cause irritation to the bladder, resulting in muscular spasms and the possibility of obstructive conditions.
Urinary Retention.
The act of postponing visits to the restroom can lead to heightened pressure exerted on the bladder, resulting in the potential weakening of its muscular structure. Consequently, this may give rise to the retrograde flow of urine into the kidneys.
If you feel that you’re urinating too often, keep a bladder diary of how often you visit the restroom and how often you’re drinking throughout the day, Badlani suggests. Also, keep this diary if you have episodes of urinary incontinence to show your doctor what factors might be involved in the problem…CONTINUE READING>>
