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Exercising uneasy bladder This helps with a nervous bladder
Our bladder always reports when it is usually inappropriate. An irritable bladder sometimes comes because of anxiety, stress or inner pressure. But a nervous bladder can also be treated well. A few exercises can help to get the problem under control. Some people drink large amounts of coffee or water and do not need to use the toilet for a long time. Others in turn run for a drink for a pee. Is behind the frequent urination disease or you do not have to worry?
How many times is still normal?
Even though there are no fixed numbers of how many toilets per day are still normal, some people worry quickly because they urinate frequently. How often and how much is peed, depends on various factors, especially the amount that was drunk. Sometimes it also depends on which drinks or foods are consumed. For example, artichokes are diuretic. Or beer. In some cases, however, frequent urination may also be a sign of illness.
When the bladder is weak during stress and anxiety. (Image: SENTELLO / fotolia.com) Increased urination in excitement
Annette Maleika, chief physician of gynecology and obstetrics at the GRN Klinikum in Schwetzingen, advises those affected in her bladder consultation. Often, according to the expert, hide behind a stimulus bladder "overload, anxiety, stress or tension". The psyche has a direct impact on the bladder. The bladder is controlled by the autonomic nervous system and centers in the brain. From there, special signals are sent to the bladder muscle and pelvic floor via many neural pathways and neurotransmitters. Nervousness, anxiety, stress and overload can lead to the loss of urine or constant urination. On the other hand, problems with the bladder are very stressful for the person concerned. He gets into a spiral of fear. But: "Our bladder is a viable organ," says Maleika. Behavioral training and a diet check can be the first interventions to bring improvement.
In some people, the urge to urinate when they hear rippling water. Also, the restlessness and excitement of exams often ensures that the line in front of the toilet gets longer and longer. One usually does not have to worry about frequent urination, at least not as long as no warning signs like blood, pain or fever are added. Attention should be paid, however, if never before problems with frequent urination had occurred.
Indication of various diseases
If a persistent strong feeling of thirst is added, this can be an indication of diabetes mellitus, for example. In addition, frequent urination can also be a sign of cystitis, especially if it is accompanied by urinary symptoms. An irritable bladder also provides constant urination, but only with small amounts of urine. In addition, other possible diseases such as heart failure come as a cause into consideration.
Pee-diary can help with diagnosis
Therefore, it is useful in an overactive bladder to see a doctor. For the diagnosis, it may be helpful to keep a diary of drinking habits and toilets over several days. If necessary, the physician will perform a blood test and carry out further examinations. The therapy depends on the respective diagnosis.
If there is no organic cause, bladder training may help, according to some health experts, but others say it does not help. There is agreement that those affected do not solve the problem by drinking less. This is a pity for the health. In some cases, relaxation exercises can help, with special emphasis on autogenic training. (sb, ad)