FROM a dribble to a sudden urge to dash to the loo, incontinence can strike anywhere at any time. There are two main types . Stress incontinence is when you leak because the bladder is under pressure, such as when you laugh or sneeze.
Urge incontinence is when you suddenly need to go because the muscles in the bladder are overactive. A misconception is that it only happens to older people or pregnant women. While pregnancy, childbirth and menopause make it more likely, the reality is it can affect any of us at any age.
We are about to go into World Continence Week . If you suffer, then your GP can advise you. Pelvic floor exercises can reduce leaks and help prevent incontinence.
To feel your pelvic floor muscles, imagine you are passing urine and stopping the flow mid-stream – that tug of the muscles is your pelvic floor. Now imagine you’re stopping wind to find your posterior pelvic floor. To exercise those muscles, sit comfortably and do a long squeeze, followed by ten short squeezes and repeat ten times.
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