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Bladder Problems

Some women suffer from this problem, which can be very embarrassing, from about the age of 40 onwards. Don't get all upset about it, because it can be cured.

A very urgent necessity
The more or less uncontrollable need to urinate (called an irritable bladder) is caused by over activity of the detrusor muscle, responsible for expelling urine from the bladder. Weakening of the sphincter can also cause incontinence. This can have several causes: childbirth, a prolapsed (when an organ moves out of its normal position), neurological illness; loss of elasticity as a result of oestrogen shortage, so fundamental to the menopause. The weakening of the menopause. The weakening of the sphincter can also cause wetting when coughing, sneezing or making a violent effort (known as 'stress incontinence').

Discuss your symptoms with your doctor
He/she will arrange appropriate investigations to exclude serious underlying problems. Remedies vary. Relaxing and antispasmodic drugs treat irritable bladder. Loss of elasticity by HRT. Prolapsed of the bladder (and stress incontinence) by surgical operation.

Some Facts

• Incontinence caused by being 'caught short' usually affects women over 65.
• If you are younger and your urinary pattern changes radically, consult your doctor.