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Urinary Leakage? Women
Have Options in Citrus County
not normal to have pelvic, • Do pelvic muscle exercises, There also are effective
vaginal, or bladder prolapse. commonly known as a medications available to treat
Urine leaks because either Kegel exercises regularly; overactive bladder.
the bladder is overactive especially after childbirth. If your urinary leakage is
or there are weak pelvic • Watch your diet to avoid due to weak pelvic muscles
muscles, or both. There are some common bladder and pelvic floor therapy
medical reasons for women irritants like excessive soda, or medication do not help,
to have these problems. caffeine, tea, alcohol and surgery can. Urethral Sling is
These could be the effect citrus fruits. an effective surgical therapy
of multiple pregnancies, which provides support of
delivering a large baby, or • Watch your weight. the bladder and vagina. The
the use of forceps during Any condition such as sling keeps the urethra closed
childbirth.
a urinary leakage or so you don’t leak urine when
During pregnancy and prolapse problem causing a you laugh, cough, or sneeze.
labor, there is damage to the disturbance in your routine A Pessary and/or surgery
By: Dr. Ashok bladder, rectal, vaginal and life or active lifestyle is are effective treatments for
Buddhadev perineal support. It causes cause for a visit to your pelvic vaginal prolapse.
Ever since I started practicing some permanent damage physician. You must see At Citrus Memorial, I
gynecology in 1994, I have to muscles and nerves in a doctor to discuss it, as perform robotic surgery
seen and followed my that area. Over a period of there are effective treatment which is minimally invasive
patients throughout their years, the problem starts options available. Often, laparoscopic surgery using
adult life and transition with urinary leakage with an office procedure called a surgical robot as a tool to
into the menopause. I have or without pelvic prolapse. urodynamics – the painless fix severe vaginal prolapse
managed them through their During hysterectomy if filling of the bladder problems. Recovery after
childbirth and later for their careful stitching is not done with water and telescopic robotic surgery is faster and
female pelvic and menstrual to support the vagina, it can examination of the bladder – less painful.
problems. One thing that increase the risk of prolapse. is used. A cystoscopy might If you are experiencing
stands out as women come Abnormal weight gain can be helpful to confirm the urinary leakage or pelvic
for their regular checkups, is cause aggravation due to diagnosis and Pelvic Muscle prolapse, don’t be shy! Your
that so many of those patients pressure on weak tissue. And, Therapy is quite effective if physician can provide non-
have problems with urinary there are always genetic and started early. surgical and surgical options
leakage and vaginal bulging, familial risk factors for weak Pelvic Muscle Therapy is to help you get back to your
prolapse or relaxation. muscle and ligaments which a type of physical therapy normal lifestyle.
When I ask them questions cause or aggravate these for your pelvic muscles,
regarding those issues, many problems. Overactive bladder done by a therapist without Dr. Ashok Buddhadev is an
of the patients think that it occurs because the bladder any pain or discomfort. You Obstetrician/Gynecologist at
is normal. That is where my tissue itself has changed. must continue to exercise Genesis Women’s Center and
real conversation with them It is very important to know those muscles yourself, too. member of the medical staff
starts. what you can do to prevent Bladder training and lifestyle at Citrus Memorial Hospital.
First, it is not normal to or decrease the severity of modification to change diet Visit CitrusMH.com for more
information.
have urinary leakage. It is urinary leakage problems: habits also help.
