health sectionhealth sectionWeak bladders in women tend to be a result of hereditary or childbirth where weak bladders in males tend to be related to prostate problems. Although both men and women suffer from weak bladders, it is more common for women to suffer from this problem.
Kegel exercises, also known as pelvic floor exercises, strengthen the muscles that support the bladder and urethra, helping to decrease incontinence and the urgency to urinate. While often prescribed for women with urinary difficulties due to pregnancy, aging and other factors, doctors routinely recommend that men do these exercises prior to a prostatectomy to help regain control of their bladder sooner.
Overactive bladder or incontinence is the inability to control bladder and urinary urges, resulting in accidental discharge of urine. It is often a symptom signifying a problem with the urinary system. Incontinence in men can be caused by a variety of factors such as urinary tract infections, damage to the nerves and sphincter during surgery to remove the prostrate gland, improper functioning of the bladder nerves thereby squeezing the sphincter too hard or blockage of the urethra.
Bladder control problems, or urinary incontinence, can happen in men and women both no matter what their age. Bladder control problems in men can be caused by a variety of factors. Sometimes they are signs that a man is experiencing a more serious health problem. Most bladder control problems can be successfully treated by a doctor.
