| What is a bladder control problem? It is someone | | | | Four: Dysuria - a painful or burning sensation when |
| who has trouble stopping or starting the flow of | | | | trying to urinate. This usually has to do with |
| urine from the bladder. Incontinence is another | | | | bladder infection or possible kidney stone. |
| type of bladder control problem and is described | | | | Common Vitamins and over the counter products |
| as an uncontrollable leaking of urine from the | | | | can help with treating Bladder Infections such as |
| bladder. | | | | Vitamin C, Vitamin A, L-cysteine, Vitamin E, Zinc |
| People with bladder control issues have a health | | | | and Cranberry Juice. |
| problem and a social problem. Everyone knows | | | | Vitamin C can reduce the risk of developing |
| what the health problem is but let me explain | | | | urinary bladder cancer in smokers and drinkers. |
| what I mean by the social problem. Anyone that | | | | Vitamin A is an important immune system |
| has a bladder control problem will suffer from | | | | stimulant. DR. Nauss reported a reduced T-cell |
| social embarrassment. They don't want to go out | | | | immune response in patients with a Vitamin A |
| in public or be with their friends because this | | | | deficiency. Vitamin A deficiency may increase the |
| problem can be noticeable and they usually limit | | | | risk of cancers of the lung, larynx, bladder, |
| their time away from their home. They make | | | | esophagus, stomach, colon, rectum and prostate. |
| themselves more and more isolated from people | | | | Vitamin A is stored in the liver and fat cells of the |
| around them and can lead to depression. | | | | human body and can reach toxic levels. DO NOT |
| Physical problems that are caused by incontinence | | | | take more than the recommended dosage of |
| are bladder infections, skin irritations and | | | | Vitamin A. |
| infections, falls, fractures, and disturbance with | | | | L-cysteine is another immune system stimulant |
| their sleep. This is why it is so important for | | | | but should always be taken in conjunction with |
| people to get to a health professional to find out | | | | Vitamin C to reduce the risk of developing stone |
| what they can do to solve the problem. Most | | | | formation in the kidneys and bladder. |
| people are too embarrassed to talk about it but | | | | Vitamin E accelerates wound healing and aids in |
| this problem will not go away and it could gets | | | | the functioning of the immune system. |
| worse and would end up with an even more | | | | Zinc also has a profound influence on the body's |
| serious problem. I know that is easier said than | | | | ability to resist disease. |
| done but it is very important. | | | | Cranberry Juice may also help prevent kidney and |
| Here are some of the symptoms to look out for. | | | | bladder infections. If you are taking COUMADIN |
| One: Urgency - the feeling of having to urinate | | | | then check with your doctor before using |
| very soon. | | | | cranberry. |
| Two: Hesitancy - when trying to urinate but you | | | | Always consult your doctor before using this |
| have a difficult time getting a urine stream going. | | | | information. |
| Three: Frequency - having to urinate often. | | | | |