What is bladder sphincter relaxation?

Bladder sphincter relaxation may be caused by pregnancy and childbirth, age, pelvic floor muscle injury, neurological disease, chronic increased abdominal pressure, etc. It can be improved through pelvic floor muscle training, drug treatment, electrical stimulation therapy, surgical treatment, lifestyle adjustment, etc.

1. Pregnancy and childbirth

During multiple pregnancies or childbirths, the delivery of the fetus through the birth canal may cause pelvic floor muscle and nerve stretch damage, thereby affecting the function of the bladder sphincter. This condition is more common in women who give birth naturally and may be accompanied by symptoms of stress urinary incontinence. It is recommended to perform Kegel exercises as soon as possible after delivery to help restore muscle strength. If necessary, you can use Midodrine Hydrochloride Tablets and other drugs as directed by your doctor to enhance the tone of the urethral sphincter.

2. Age growth

As we age, the loss of human collagen will lead to a decrease in the elasticity of the pelvic floor support tissue, and the muscles around the bladder neck and urethra will gradually relax. Urine leakage when coughing or sneezing is common in elderly patients. You can increase your daily intake of foods rich in high-quality protein such as tofu and deep-sea fish, and cooperate with levator exercises to delay the process of muscle degeneration.

3. Pelvic floor muscle injury

Behaviors that continuously increase abdominal pressure, such as long-term constipation and chronic cough, or direct muscle fiber damage caused by pelvic surgery may lead to a weakened sphincter's ability to control urine. Such patients are often accompanied by symptoms of frequent urination and urgency. Biofeedback therapy combined with anticholinergic drugs such as solifenacin succinate tablets can effectively improve symptoms.

4. Nervous system disease

If diseases such as diabetic peripheral neuropathy and multiple sclerosis involve the sacral nerves that control the bladder, they can cause sphincter contraction dysfunction. Patients may have complex symptoms alternating between dysuria and urinary incontinence. The primary disease needs to be treated, and methylcobalamin tablets can be considered to nourish the nerves.

5. Chronic increased abdominal pressure

The persistent increase in abdominal pressure caused by obesity, long-term heavy physical labor, etc. will gradually weaken the support of the pelvic floor muscles. This group of people should control their weight within a reasonable range and avoid lifting heavy objects. If necessary, duloxetine enteric-coated capsules can be used for a short period of time to regulate bladder function.

In daily life, it is recommended to drink 1500-2000 ml of water every day and avoid drinking large amounts of water at one time.； Reduce the intake of diuretic drinks such as coffee and alcohol ； Develop a regular urination habit and urinate every 2-3 hours ； Wear breathable cotton underwear to prevent urinary tract infections. If the symptoms continue to worsen or hematuria, fever, etc. occur, you should promptly go to the urology department to evaluate whether you need to undergo surgical treatment such as mid-urethral sling surgery.