When winter comes, many women find urine control more difficult, leading to unwanted urine leakage. This phenomenon, also known as urinary incontinence, can cause discomfort, embarrassment and significantly affect the quality of life. Here are common causes that make this condition worse in the cold season, along with remedies suggested by experts.
What is urinary incontinence?
Diabetic retention is a condition in which the contraction of the bladder cannot be controlled, leading to unwanted urine leakage. The severity can range from mild leakage, infrequent leakage to complete loss of control.
According to the Cleveland Clinic (USA), about 62% of women aged 20 and over and 14% of men have some forms of urinary incontinence. Women are more likely to experience this condition due to hormonal factors and pelvic pathology.
Causes of urinary incontinence are worse in winter
Dr. Jyoti Mishra, Director and Head of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Yatharth Hospital, Noida Extension (India) said that symptoms of urinary incontinence become more severe in winter due to the following factors:
Less sweating: In the cold season, the body sweats less, causing the kidneys to produce more urine, making the bladder fill quickly and easily leak.
Increase caffeine or alcohol consumption: To stay warm, many people drink a lot of tea, coffee or alcohol, which stimulates the bladder and increases the risk of urinary incontinence.
pelvic and bladder contractions: Cold temperatures cause muscle spasms, reduce bladder capacity, making it difficult to control sudden urinary sadness.
Cough or sudden sneezing: Cold weather can easily cause coughing and sneezing, increasing pressure on the abdomen, making urinary incontinence worse.
Risk of urinary incontinence in women
According to the National Institute of Aging, the muscles supporting the bladder and rectum can weaken due to aging, pregnancy, childbirth, surgery or reduced estrogen levels. These changes make it difficult for the bladder to retain urine, increasing the risk of leakage. Irregular subjects are also common during pregnancy, menopause, or after pelvic surgery.
How to control urinary incontinence in winter
Although urinary incontinence causes discomfort, this condition can be controlled with the following measures:
Limit bladder stimulants: Avoid caffeine, tea, alcohol and other diuretic substances.
Keep your body warm: Wear warm clothes, avoid direct contact with cold to reduce muscle contractions and urine leakage.
Practice pelvic floor exercises: Kegel exercises help strengthen pelvic muscles and improve bladder control.
Early treatment of coughs: Reduces sudden pressure on the bladder.
urinate according to your schedule: Make a habit of going to the toilet regularly to avoid accumulating urine.
Choose warm foods: Eat almonds, whole grains, and foods that help your body warm.
Dr. Mishra emphasizes that if urinary incontinence is persistent or increasingly severe, you should see a doctor for a prescription and effective control of the condition.
The information in the article is for reference only, not a replacement for medical diagnosis or treatment. You should talk directly to your doctor for accurate advice that is suitable for your health condition.
