Women's bladder health
People rarely talk about bladder health, but everyone is affected by it. Each day, adults pass about a quart and a half of urine through the bladder and out of the body.
What is good bladder health?
- Emptying your bladder 4 - 7 times a day
- Drinking 1.5- 2 liters of fluid a day - water is great
- Sleeping through the night without needing to go to the toilet under 50 years old
- Going toilet once at night over 50 and 2 x per night over 65 is normal
- Being able to empty your bladder completely
- Avoiding bladder irritants where possible: coffee, alcohol, fizzy drinks, artificial sugars
Signs of bladder problems?
- Do you wet yourself when you jump, sneeze, cough or laugh?
- Do you suddenly need to rush to the toilet with little to no warning?
- Do you experience anxiety when leaving the house, worrying you won’t be able to find a toilet in time?
- Do you have difficulty emptying your bladder?
- Has your urine flow changed? Slow / fast / stop - start / after dribble
Above are just some of the signs that you may have a bladder problem.
Common Causes of Bladder problems?
- Pelvic floor muscle dysfunction - weakness or tightness
- An overactive bladder - the bladder is a muscle which can spasm all on its own!
- Prolapse of any pelvic organ - your organs may be hanging a little lower irritating or affecting your bladder function
- Weight changes with pregnancy or other
- Connective tissue changes with Menopause
- OR A full bowel can be a common cause of bladder problem particularly bladder urgency or a full bowel as well as transitioning into perimenopause.
How we can help
Physiotherapy for bladder problems?
- Also, we cover all the common bladder irritants to avoid and best bladder habits to ensure good long-term function.
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