Did you know that many men experience urinary frequency and urgency that can disrupt daily life? Sometimes diagnosed as overactive bladder, urinary frequency and urgency can be managed through practical strategies and lifestyle changes.
Urinary frequency is defined as the need to urinate more often, while urgency is an intense, sudden urge to urinate. Symptoms can lead to discomfort, inconvenience and an inability to participate in activities you enjoy.
A pelvic health physical therapist can help you reduce or eliminate symptoms and improve your quality of life.
Below are some things to consider related to urinary health:
- Lifestyle adjustments: Simple changes can make a big difference. Monitoring fluid intake, avoiding bladder irritants (like caffeine and alcohol) and adopting a regular bathroom schedule can help manage symptoms.
- Pelvic floor exercises: Pelvic mobility and strengthening exercises can be helpful to address symptoms, improve bladder control and urgency sensations.
- Bladder training: Gradually increasing the time between bathroom visits helps retrain the bladder to hold more urine and reduce sudden urges.
- Other considerations: Orthopedic drivers, such as the hip or lumbar spine, can also be important to help modulate symptoms. A variety of other sources can be implicated with urinary symptoms, including medications, prostate anatomy, neural sensitivity, etc.
Even if symptoms have persisted for years, urinary frequency and urgency do not have to dictate your daily routine. By embracing practical strategies and making simple lifestyle adjustments, you can regain control over your bladder function and enjoy a better quality of life.
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