Many people have told us how bladder weakness can really interfere with their lifestyle: they cut out certain activities and are constantly checking to see where the nearest bathroom is, and they worry that they might smell of urine or that leaks could show through clothing. Well, the good news is it doesn’t have to be that way: with the right lifestyle changes and protection you can socialize, exercise and carry out all your daily activities with relaxed confidence.
In general, healthcare professionals tend to follow the least invasive methods to improve bladder weakness such as lifestyle changes, physiotherapy exercises and medical devices. If these fail to work, a specialist may consider whether a more invasive treatment is required, such as medication or surgery.
What you can do is divided into two sections: