Acupuncture for bladder infection or incontinence

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Especially women often deal with bladder problems. In daily life, this can cause a lot of discomfort. You might think this discomfort is just part of getting older or having gone through childbirth, but an acupuncture treatment can alleviate many unpleasant symptoms. Urinary tract infections and incontinence are the most common issues in this area.

Acupuncture for a urinary tract infection
Urinary tract infections occur more frequently in women than in men because women have a shorter urethra. Bacteria from the outside can easily cause an infection in the bladder. A urinary tract infection presents unpleasant symptoms such as a pressing sensation in your lower abdomen, a constant urge to urinate, and pain during urination. A urine test at the doctor's office will confirm if you indeed have a urinary tract infection. 

Acupuncture for incontinence
The inability to hold urine (or feces) is called incontinence. It occurs in two forms: stress or effort incontinence and urge incontinence.
Urinary leakage without urge is known as stress or effort incontinence and often occurs after pregnancy and/or at an older age. Weak pelvic floor muscles are to blame. Urinary leakage happens with sudden exertion, such as sneezing, running, or laughing.
Urge incontinence occurs in both men and women. In this case, there is an urge, but the urine cannot be held. The cause can be traced back to a urinary tract infection, diabetes, or a neurological condition.

Acupuncture for your bladder
An acupuncturist can provide assistance for both a urinary tract infection and incontinence. Once the cause of your symptoms is clear, the treatment can be tailored accordingly. For a urinary tract infection, the focus is on boosting your overall immunity to reduce the bacteria's ability to multiply. In the case of incontinence, the treatment aims to increase muscle tension around the bladder and pelvic floor.

Acupuncture also works preventively
An acupuncture treatment enhances the functioning of the urinary system. Additionally, acupuncture has a preventive effect, reducing the likelihood of future issues such as a urinary tract infection. The number of treatments required depends on the nature and severity of your symptoms.

Time for you
The acupuncturist takes the time to understand your needs, what you're struggling with, and the best approach for you. In acupuncture, your symptoms are approached holistically, considering the body and mind as one entity. The acupuncturist will be happy to provide more information. Get in touch and get informed.