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These questions might be similar to 'When i laugh or cough i cant control the amount of liquid escaping its got so bad i wont leave the house.... what can i do??'
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Hi. I am a 37 year old and I have a bad bladder and I am always leaking, when i cough and sneeze. A lot comes out. I use big thick pads 10-15 a day i have done every thing i can. Please help?
Hello Tina, Thanks for your enquiry. Light bladder leakage or LBL is very common in women of all ages, so don't worry, you're not alone. In many ...
Category: Mothers
Answered about 1 year ago
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How can i stop bladder leakage when I have a cold and cough?
Hello Maureen, Having a cough can definitely increase the incidence of bladder leakage as continued coughing especially with weak pelvic floor m...
Category: Natural changes
Answered 8 months ago
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When and what age approximately will I need to start worrying about having accidents where I wet my pants?
You should start worrying about your Continence ability as soon as you can, preferably the younger the better and before you notice any problems. ...
Category: Young women
Answered over 2 years ago
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If I reduce the amount of water I drink, will that help me not have any wetting accidents?
Not at all. The less fluid that you drink, directly affects the strength the bladder muscle, lessening it. This in turn, results in increasing...
Category: Mothers
Answered over 2 years ago
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When i laugh or cough i cant control the amount of liquid escaping its got so bad i wont leave the house.... what can i do??
Hi Cathy, That is in fact a very common problem, called stress incontinence. Using a product such as Poise or Depend will help protect you and kee...
Category: Natural changes
Answered about 1 year ago
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My daughter (11) has a problem with bladder control. How can I help her?
Hello Elizabeth. Thanks for your enquiry. Please consult with a doctor or local burse continence advisor. They will be able to assess your daugh...
Category: Young women
Answered about 1 year ago
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Little bladder weakness at 17 years of age
Thanks for your enquiry. Light bladder leakage or LBL is a very common problem for women of all ages. It occurs because the pelvic floor muscles t...
Category: Young women
Answered about 1 year ago
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I often don't realise I've leaked until I go to the toilet. Why and what's the cause?
Thanks for your enquiry. Light bladder leakage or LBL most often occurs because the pelvic floor muscles that sit under the bladder and around the...
Category: Natural changes
Answered about 1 year ago
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At what age cam you get lbl?
Hello Abigail, LBL affects women of all ages however is mostly common amongst women who've had a baby. However there have been many cases of young...
Category: Natural changes
Answered 8 months ago
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I'm only 13 and i wet myself when i laugh, sneeze, jump or even cough. please help!! what is wrong with me??
Hi Samantha, What you're experiencing is a not uncommon among teenagers. Your LBL could be caused by a number of factors such as a urinary trac...
Category: Young women
Answered 8 months ago