As the global population ages, the number of people who experience episodes of incontinence is bound to increase.
While this condition is not a normal part of the aging process, an older body is more susceptible to the underlying conditions that create bladder weakness and as a result we can expect to see more cases.
Incontinence is not a disease but rather a symptom of some underlying condition that is causing the problem.
Your best bet to begin treating this continence issue is to make an appointment with your doctor to determine just what the underlying problem is.
Based on the cause your doctor will prescribe a therapy that can range from life style changes to surgery.
If you are experiencing light incontinence your condition could very well be treated just by modifying your diet.
Several foods and drinks irritate the bladder causing either an increase frequency in urination or a sudden leakage.
Here are a few foods and drinks you should avoid.
Alcohol Alcohol is a natural diuretic and encourages urination.
It also can dull your senses making you miss the signal that you need to go.
Cut back on your consumption of alcohol particularly in the evening before you go to bed.
Caffeine This is another natural diuretic and works much the same as alcohol.
Cutting back on coffee, tea, chocolate, soda and "energy" drinks may be enough to solve your problem.
Citrus fruit Normally you think of this fruit as being very healthy packed with vitamins and antioxidants but it is also packed with acid and that irritates the bladder.
Spicy food We all have our favorites and usually associate upset stomachs as the only side effect of spicy food but those same foods can really irritate the bladder and cause incontinence.
Bladder weakness is a condition that may be cured but most definitely can be managed and it doesn't have to mean going under the knife.
Ask your doctor about more natural approaches to handle your condition.