What You May Need To Know About Bladder Control Medication.

By Jeannine Fasso


There are various treatment methods available for people who have bladder control problems, but for those who have tried Kegel exercises and skipping on caffeine and alcohol, bladder medication seem to be the last resort. Medication for bladder control is helpful in overcoming incontinence and reducing the hyperactivity of the bladder.

This waste is then sent through the ureters into the bladder which is like a storage area which can be voluntarily controlled. At the bottom of the bladder is a muscle called the sphincter which act as an outlet valve, that is controlled by the brain. When the bladder is full, it sends a signal to the brain that it is full and then the brain prompts the sphincter to open, thereby releasing the pee.

This ability to control the bladder can be tormented by many factors like aging, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injuries, weak pelvic muscles and even enlargement of the prostate gland.

Those suffering from chronic infections may require a longer treatment time, but it is important to finish the necessary treatment in order to prevent the recurrence of infection. Those suffering from a bladder infection will usually be put on a 6 month treatment plan which includes low doses of antibiotics such as TMP/SMZ or nitrofurantoin. The medical industry recognizes two main types of urinary incontinence including stress incontinence and urge incontinence. The type of treatment will depend on the type of bladder problems you have.

Urinary incontinence is commonly caused by the weakening of the tissue surrounding and supporting the bladder area. This is evidently seen in cases of women reaching their menopausal stage.

There are other medicines that work by getting rid of the urge incontinence where the bladder contracts involuntarily and causes the loss of bladder control and the release of large amounts of urine. These medications include oxybutynin, calcium channel blockers and tricyclic antidepressants which all are used to calm the involuntary contractions.

Sometimes older children who are suffering from bedwetting can be prescribed tricyclic antidepressants. You should always watch your children closely for any side effects or changes in mood and eating habits. Another medication prescribed to reduce nighttime urine production is Desmopresin.

Women who are both postmenopausal and suffering from bladder control problems can try a new estrogen therapy. It is known that the hormone estrogen plays a significant role in maintaining the strength and tone of the pelvic floor muscles in women.

Other alternative sources of bladder control medication may be prescribed or recommended by physicians. It is imperative that self-diagnosis is avoided and proper treatment should involve the advice of a medical professional.




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