Overactive Bladder, also known as incontinence, is a condition in which you are unable to control your bladder and hence you need to urinate often. This may also result in involuntary loss of urine triggered by very usual activities like coughing, sneezing or even laughing.
Overactive bladder is a condition which is generally found in old people, those who are overweight or having a problem of losing muscle tone. All these tend to increase the pressure on the bladder, hence resulting in involuntary loss of urine.
In this article we mention a few home remedies for treating incontinence easily and without any extra effort.
1. Its good to avoid drinks with caffeine and alcohol. These drinks worsen the condition.
2. Avoid smoking.
3. Try to decrease the intake of liquids. For knowing the correct amount of fluid you should be taking you can consult your doctor.
4. Do a lot of exercise as this will not only bring down the weight but also help you in staying healthy. Pelvic floor exercises are specifically good for people having this condition as these strengthen the pelvic area and thus help in controlling the urine.
5. Buchu, a south african plant known for its medicinal relevance is also used for treating incontinence. The leaves of Buchu plant are generally used as a home remedy for overactive bladder. This should not be given to children and also to pregnant women. Also, while taking buchu it should be made sure that you increase your intake of potassium rich food items like banana, green vegetables etc.
6. Cornsilk is also a useful home remedy for overactive bladder. Consuming 2g of cornsilk a day can help in bringing down incontinence. It is also said to help in reducing weight.
7. Increase the intake of magnesium in your diet. Consuming 200-600 mg of magnesium citrate can serve as an effective home remedy for overactive bladder. Deficiency of Magnesium in diet can lead to muscle spasms in the whole body which is one of the reasons for overactive bladder.
There are some other herbs like cleavers, saw palmetto, horsetail etc which are also known for treating overactive bladder. Try these at home for soothing your condition of overactive bladder. But, its always advised to see the doctor as soon as possible if you face such condition to get suitable advice.
