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Treatment with simple home remedies
Drink plenty
Many fear not being able to find a toilet in time on their way and therefore drink little. A mistake. Because then the kidneys produce very concentrated urine, which irritates the bladder. This fuels the urge to urinate even more. On the other hand, if the urinary tract is well flushed, urinary tract infections occur less frequently .
Eat better
Excess pounds weigh heavily on the pelvic floor. Getting rid of some body weight will also make a difference in bladder weakness . Change your diet away from fat and sweets towards more vegetables and fibre. Positive side effect: easier bowel movements. If you no longer have to press so hard, it also protects the pelvic floor.
Keep a bladder diary
The German Continence Society recommends writing down the times you go to the toilet every day and also what you ate and drank. The technical term for this is “micturition protocol”. After a while, certain patterns become apparent. It helps to structure the day better and possibly behave differently. For example, gradually increasing the distance between going to the toilet.
