What Causes Bladder Weakness?
When you start to notice a slight loss of bladder control, one of the first things you could be wondering is “Why did this happen to me? What’s happening to my body?” Don’t panic – you are not alone. Involuntary leakage when laughing, coughing, sneezing or exercising is the most common form of bladder weakness. This leakage occurs simply because the pelvic floor muscles have been weakened (often as a result of child birth) and are now not strong enough to prevent urine escaping. Other causes of weakened pelvic floor muscles include poor health/obesity, constipation, various medications and menopause. Talk to your doctor, health care professional or nurse continence advisor as they will help you determine the cause of your bladder weakness and ways in which you can control and improve your condition. Be proactive and have a positive attitude. Don’t let bladder weakness change your lifestyle. The last thing you want to do is let bladder weakness get in the way of doing things you love. S
