Natural treatments for male urinary incontinence

Urinary incontinence is the sudden involuntary release of urine. It occurs in men and women, though the causes of UI in men and women are totally different. In women, urinary incontinence may be attributed to the weakening of the pelvic floor muscles and age-related hormonal changes. On the other hand, in men, the occurrence of urinary incontinence is, in most cases, directly related to the health of their prostate.  

Men generally suffer from overflow incontinence, which happens when there is a block (like a prostate) that prevents satisfactory urination. As a result, the bladder is never completely empty. This leads to small leakages of urine.  

A number of conditions and procedures lead to prostate problems. These include surgery or cancer of the prostate, radiation therapy for the prostate or conditions such as hypertrophy of the prostate.  

Other than the above, a small percentage of men suffer from incontinence due to factors such as nerve damage, smoking, injury, infection and obesity.  

Natural treatments for male urinary incontinence are available, and these are effective only in so far as they are directed towards the particular cause. Therefore, it is important to discover the exact cause of incontinence before a mode of treatment can be decided. 

Homeopathic treatment is a natural form of treatment that is effective in a good majority of men suffering from urinary incontinence. This is an alternative form of medicine that aims to treat the disease in a holistic fashion. The medicines used are natural ingredients derived from plants, animals and minerals. The substance used for therapy would be decided by the kind of incontinence that is experienced by the patient.  

The aim of the treatment is to ‘train’ the body to respond in a natural fashion. For instance, Causticum, a substance commonly used to treat incontinence is famed for its ability to treat organ and muscle weaknesses. The age of the patient and their medical condition are factors that decide how fast and how effective the treatment is. 

Along with these herbal treatments, a patient suffering from incontinence also has to regulate their diet and habits. The food they take in must be rich in fiber and free of components that irritate the bladder. Smoking and alcohol can exacerbate symptoms. Patients can achieve greater bladder control by regulating urination and scheduling the need to go to the toilet.